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"George Tiller was a compassionate physician who risked his life to help women in need. He was assassinated by an anti-choice terrorist." Dr. George Tiller: August 8, 1941 – May 31, 2009.

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National Zoo Gets a New Elephant

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George Takei, on his Facebook page:

Many on this page have commented that they are “sick” of people talking about gay issues, or simply “don’t care” if someone is gay and would rather they would kept it to themselves. I find this disheartening.

There may come a day when we need not come out of the closet, and need not remind others of the terrible violence, inequity, and ostracism that LGBT people face daily simply because of who we are and who we love. But that day is not here, and more importantly will never get here, unless people continue to step forward and offer themselves as examples, often at great personal cost. I am called “faggot,” “degenerate,” “queer” and “homo” by misguided people every day of my life, even on my own page, but this does not discourage me. It only reminds me of how far we have to go.

Once upon a time I was called a “Jap” and put into a prison for four years with my entire family, for no reason other than who we were and who we looked like. It is my life’s mission to fight against the dark forces of fear and intolerance that could ever lead again to such an injustice.

Thank you for taking the time to listen. The next time you feel fatigue from hearing about LGBT issues, ask yourself this: Do we live yet in the kind of society where violence, hate and prejudice is not an issue? Until we do, be part of the solution, and stand always for justice and equality for all people.

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Rhode Island governor will switch parties, run for re-election as Democrat Um... No thanks. You can keep him.

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According to a new study from the nonpartisan Center for Media and Public Affairs at George Mason University, Republicans are significantly more likely to lie than Democrats — and the gap is widening as President Barack Obama spends more time in office.

Republicans Lie More Than Democrats, Study Finds

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Arizona has led the nation in recent years with laws targeting illegal immigrants, abortions and school choice. But being the first comes with a cost. Lawsuits defending some of the state's most controversial laws have cost millions of dollars and thousands of hours of state employee time, diverting them from other important work. And with some lawsuits ongoing — and state lawmakers continuing to test the legal boundaries — costs will continue to climb.

Controversial Ariz. laws rack up big legal fees Someone should explain this to North Carolina Republicans...

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The 8 Most Outlandish Moments Of Michele Bachmann’s Time In Congress

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) announced late Tuesday night, in a recorded video spot, that she will not be seeking reelection in 2014. Bachmann, a Tea Party standard-bearer, has been under Congressional investigation for misuse of funds during her failed 2012 presidential bid...

Bachmann leaves behind one of the most politically heated Congressional careers in recent memory. Her stances on major issues — and the initiatives she has pushed throughout her eight years — have been dangerous and insensitive. Here is a look back at some of Bachmann’s most controversial moments...

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"The Party seeks power entirely for its own sake. We are not interested in the good of others; we are interested solely in power, pure power."