Texas Republicans Find A Way To Disenfranchise Women VotersTexas Republicans have passed new voter ID laws that will impact women to a far greater extent than men. They are almost certainly doing this because Wendy Davis announced her intent to run for governor. They're scared of having a woman as governor, they're scared of having a Democrat as ( Read more... )

Democracy for America has a fundraising page for the Boston Marathon Bombing Victims fund.

The Atlantic Wire: "This Is What Boston Heroism Looks Like". WARNING: Graphic image in the article. (Thanks to
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Originally posted by karadin at Boston: How To Help.

Trying to reach a loved one? Text, don’t callThe Massachusetts Emergency Management agency tweeted the message earlier that if you’re trying to reach friends and family and can’t get through via phone, texting is your best option as it requires less bandwidth. The Boston mayor’s hotline is also a land ( Read more... )

There is a man named Kevin. Kevin's back was broken during the course of normal work duties. His employer did everything they were supposed to; they paid into workers' compensation insurance, got him treated, everything. Kevin's doctors say he is now 98% disabled ( Read more... )