Monthly Archives: February 2013

Video | John Brennan CIA Director Nominee Confirmation Hearings

Confirmation hearings begin today for CIA Director nominee John Brennan. Watch it here live 2:30 p.m. EST/1:30 p.m. CT/1930 GMT. Let the games begin. Video excerpts

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Video | President Obama speaks at the Democratic Issues Conference

President Obama speaks at the Democratic Issues Conference.   PBO: “I LOVE NANCY PELOSI.” ALSO, SHE JUST GENERATES GOOD LOOKING GRANDBABIES.”

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Video | President Obama Speaks At The National Prayer Breakfast

President Obama speaks at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast. Updated with full video of President Obama’s remarks: Watch the full event here.

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African American History | Michelle J. Howard | First African-American woman to command a US Navy ship.

Michelle Janine Howard (born April 30, 1960) is an American Vice Admiral in the United States Navy. She currently serves as the Deputy Commander United States Fleet Forces Command and Director Combined Joint Operations From the Sea Centre of Excellence. … Continue reading

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Thursday Open Thread

Today’s trailblazer is Diahann Carroll. Diahann Carroll is the consummate entertainer. So varied and dynamic are her gifts that she continually astounds fans and critics alike with her versatility and magnetism. She is one of America’s major performing talents appearing … Continue reading

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African American History | First Black Elected to Head Harvard’s Law Review

The Harvard Law Review, generally considered the most prestigious in the country, elected the first black president in its 104-year history today. The job is considered the highest student position at Harvard Law School. The new president of the Review … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread

Good Morning. Today’s trailblazer is Nichelle Nichols. Nichelle Nichols (born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, 1932) is an American actress, singer and voice artist. She sang with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton before turning to acting. Her most famous role … Continue reading

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Video | US Attorney General Eric Holder Addresses Questions On DOJ Memo Making Legal Case For Drone Strikes

From WaPo Justice Dept. document justifies killing Americans overseas if they pose ‘imminent threat’ Attorney General Eric Holder’s press conference today: The battle cry this week; DRONE STRIKES! Your thoughts?

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The ReThug Civil War

The ReThug’s got a Civil War goin’ on. – You can’t make this ISH up, I swear, you can’t. But watching KKKarl Rove try to destroy the monster he and the Koch Brothers created, well, all I can say is … Continue reading

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George Zimmerman hearing: Motion to delay trial

SANFORD — A hearing Tuesday will likely lead to a decision over whether the George Zimmerman trial will be delayed. George Zimmerman is accused of killing Trayvon Martin a year ago. Zimmerman claims he shot him in self-defense. Last week, … Continue reading

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