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Gay Hairstylist Refuses to “Wash and Set” NM Gov. Susana Martinez

Posted on22. Feb, 2012 by .

Here’s a good example of someone standing up for what they believe in. A gay hairstylist in Santa Fe, New Mexico has gone public with his story of recently refusing to take an appointment for the state’s Gov. Susana Martinez, a Republican. Antonio Darden, who runs Antonio’s Hair Studio in Santa Fe, says that he [...]

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House Votes to Ban EBT Purchases In Strip Clubs, Liquor Stores, and Casinos

Posted on21. Feb, 2012 by .

If you collect government assistance and think you’re going to make it rain in the strip club or other “sin” establishments anytime soon … then think again! The U.S. House of Representatives voted earlier this month to stop welfare recipients from using their public funds in strip clubs, liquor stores, and casinos. The bill was [...]

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Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels Hates On National Economic Progress

Posted on20. Feb, 2012 by .

It’s an election year, so every Republican and conservative in the world is trying to speak out against anything President Obama does. I understand it. It is all a part of the game of politics. But sometimes people can take it too far. Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is one of them. I just don’t understand [...]

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Obama Campaign Looking to Retool “Change” Slogan for 2012

Posted on20. Feb, 2012 by .

The time is coming soon for President Obama to roll up his sleeves and get back out on the road in heavy 2012 campaign mode. Like with any incumbent’s political campaign, there’s some behind-the-scenes revamping that needs to happen before the cowboy leaves the gate. Do you remember the “Change We Can Believe In” or [...]

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NJ-Gov. Chris Christie Squashes Gay Marriage Bill

Posted on19. Feb, 2012 by .

The headline can be read almost literally, but it’s true. Portly New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a Republican, exercised his executive power on Thursday when he vetoed the state legislature’s bill to allow gay marriage to proceed in the state. Christie is holding on to the hope that if the issue is passed in his state [...]

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