As we get ready to celebrate the New Year, why not take a look back at the top stories as voted by your clicks in 2012: The top honors go to Good Math: The arithmetic of Bill Clinton’s speech. I don’t think I have to explain why. And as much as people love former President…
Praise the Flying Spaghetti Monster or whatever deity you do or don’t believe in… this presidential campaign season is all over but the shouting! And there is good news to report! Of course, people wasted no time celebrating (or complaining) via social media of the president’s victory. I personally loved Think Progress’ tweet, “Obama Wins.…
It’s Election Day! If you haven’t already voted, now is the time! Nevadans can find polling info and other election details here. Find your polling place (nationwide) via the Obama camp. Voter guides! So many progressive voter guides! Know your voting rights (state-by-state) courtesy of the ACLU.
I voted. Have you?
Early voting has started here in Nevada and there is a lot at stake. The Silver State is a player in the presidential horse race; we have the potential to really mix things up in the House and Senate members of our congressional delegation; and there are a number of down-ticket races that are pretty…
From our friends at Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada: Interested in getting more involved with Planned Parenthood? Now is a great time to start! We are phone banking every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Phone banking is a great way to get involved with Planned Parenthood, and it’s an amazing opportunity…
I’m nursing a sick two-year-old, so we’re gonna keep this quick: Mitt Romney hates you: And by you, I mean people who think food is an entitlement. I suppose now we’re going to be hearing about the 47% — those Romney claims don’t pay any income taxes. And I’m sure this is in part because…
Jobs R Us: According to this story, Nevada is one of the top seven states with the most new jobs on the horizon. I’m sorry, I just laughed so hard that my coffee came out my nose. The premise is that each of the seven states in this list will have job growth of more…
In a convention packed with amazing stories and amazing speeches — I highly recommend viewing Rep. John Lewis‘ moving speech — President Obama delivered a stirring, concise argument for his re-election on Thursday night. In his trademark style, he acknowledged the hard times while motivating Americans to look with optimism to the future. It was…
That was one hell of a classic Bill Clinton barn-burner speech at the Democratic National Convention tonight! It had it all: folksy southern charm — admit it, you loved that line about arithmetic; using a quote from Regan to pillory Republicans — “They’re at it again!” And a message woven sincerely throughout the speech that…
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