Virginia doesn't register voters by their party affiliation (I consider myself an independent). As such, I'm not only allowed to participate in the primaries, I get to vote in whichever one I choose (but only one, not both ( Read more... )

Washington DC does not have representation in the House or Senate. The have a delegate, the current one being Eleanor Norton. There is legislation currently in the House to give DC a House seat. The vote's on Friday. The bill would also have to pass the Senate, of course. Bush threatens a veto. But that's all just gravy; this is what caught my eye ( Read more... )

Reading Fark, came across this statement in an article:

There is also an increasing report of women having sex with underage males - teacher-student misconduct. Think about how that plays a part in this patriarchal society, fulfilling the male fantasy of getting it on with the naughty, seductive teacher. Some of these women, who have committed the ( Read more... )

Yesterday, I voted in the Democratic primary! While this may not be a big deal to my friends in Virginia, my Florida friends better understand the thrill ( Read more... )