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- Opinion · Jun 27, 2012What Does Obama’s ‘Marriage Equality’ Mean for Bisexuals?
that is, presumably, including “bisexuals” -- is in the institution of marriage. “We’ve supported efforts in Congress to end the so-called Defense of Marriage Act,” Obama said … wait for that law to be cast aside, we’ve stopped defending its constitutionality in the courts.” “And Americans may be still evolving when it comes to marriage equality,” Obama
- Opinion · Jun 22, 2012The Immigration Bombshell: Naked Lawlessness
whose parents had just died in some ghastly accident and who is the sole support for a disabled younger sister and ailing granny. That’s what prosecutorial discretion … Analogy first suggested by law professor John Yoo.) It would be a scandal, a constitutional crisis, a cause for impeachment. Why? Because unlike, for example, war powers, this
- Opinion · Jun 8, 2012Who Will Protect the Freedom to Blog?
expose a convicted bomber and perjuring vexatious litigant who is now enjoying a comfy life as a liberally subsidized social justice operative. Where do your elected representatives stand on this … actions may have in silencing individuals who would otherwise be inclined to exercise their Constitutional right to free speech.” And the American Center for Law and Justice, a leading conservative
- Opinion · May 30, 2012‘Trayvon Martin Day’ Indoctrination in D.C.
incident would have ended differently if Zimmerman had walked away. “A child lost his life,” Woods said. “It may not be a racial thing here...And we see so much … incident. Yet foisting those conclusions on schools students–at the elementary level no less–constitutes nothing more than progressive activism masquerading itself as anti-bullying education. Malcom X Elementary school
- Historic Document · May 29, 20122008 Democratic Platform
still exist in America. We support the full inclusion of all families, including same-sex couples, in the life of our nation, and support equal responsibility, benefits, and protections … rejects this dichotomy. We will restore our constitutional traditions, and recover our nation’s founding commitment to liberty under law. We support constitutional protections and judicial oversight on any surveillance
- Historic Document · May 29, 20122004 Democratic Platform
support for democratic processes and institutions in our hemisphere. We believe that democratic governments deserve our support, and that we should exercise our considerable diplomatic and moral force in support … share the dream of a better life in the country we love. We support full inclusion of gay and lesbian families in the life of our nation and seek equal
- Historic Document · May 29, 20122000 Democratic Platform
Gore believes in a Victims’ Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution - one that is consistent with fundamental Constitutional protections. Victims must have a voice in trial and other proceedings … necessary and more rare, not more difficult and more dangerous. We support contraceptive research, family planning, comprehensive family life education, and policies that support healthy childbearing. The abortion rate
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121996 Democratic Platform
treated with the respect and the dignity they deserve. We support the President’s call for a constitutional amendment to protect the rights of victims. We believe that when … American life. Child support. Nobody has the right to walk away from the responsibility to care for his or her children. If you owe child support, paying it fully
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121992 Democratic Platform
less necessary, not more difficult or more dangerous. We pledge to support contraceptive research, family planning, comprehensive family life education, and policies that support healthy childbearing and enable parents … ways of life have become part of the American tapestry. Democrats support immigration policies that promote fairness, non-discrimination and family reunification, and that reflect our constitutional freedoms of speech
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121988 Democratic Platform
that this nation needs to invest in its children on the front side of life by expanding the availability of pre-school education for children at risk; to invest … fully support the Arias Peace Plan, which calls for an end to the fighting, national reconciliation, guarantees of justice, freedom, human rights and democracy, an end to support for irregular
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121984 Democratic Platform
constitutionally acceptable methods of supporting the education of all pupils in schools which do not racially discriminate and excluding so-called segregation academies. The Party will continue to support federal … respect for human rights. Above all, support for democracy must be pursued. The Reagan Administration is committing the old error of supporting authoritarian military regimes against the wishes
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121980 Democratic Platform
shall withhold financial support and technical campaign assistance from candidates who do not support the ERA. The Democratic Party further urges all national organizations to support the boycott … Treaty of Tlatelolco, President Carter has demonstrated his support for nonproliferation objectives in the Hemisphere. We support its ratification. By supporting regional efforts at arms restraints, the United States
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121976 Democratic Platform
freely and independently, and in its support of freedom of the press. America must continue to stand as a bulwark in support of human liberty in all countries. A return … military matters with any legally-constituted government that is prepared to do the same with us. We similarly must reaffirm our support for the continued growth and cohesion
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121972 Democratic Platform
race, and support affirmative action to end discrimination. We support rights of women in the armed forces to be free from unfair discrimination. We support an amendment of the Uniform … sensitive life. School Finance Achieving educational excellence requires adequate financial support. But today local property taxes—which do not keep pace with inflation—can no longer support educational needs. Continued
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121968 Democratic Platform
special efforts to recruit young people as candidates for public office. We will support a Constitutional amendment lowering the voting age to 18. We favor an increase in youth representation … Commission’s recommendations. The Democratic Party supports full citizenship for residents of the District of Columbia and a Constitutional amendment to grant such citizenship through voting representation in Congress. Until
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121964 Democratic Platform
further isolate Castroism and speed the restoration of freedom and responsibility in Cuba. Support our friends in and around the rim of the Pacific, and encourage a growing understanding among … pilot-plant for freedom, and a place of incomparable beauty. We also support a constitutional amendment giving the District voting representation in Congress and, pending such action, the enactment
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121960 Democratic Platform
which show promise, and provide increasing support for longer-range projects at the frontiers of atomic energy application. 3. Continue to preserve and support national laboratories and other Federal atomic … give District citizens the right to participate in Presidential elections. We also support a Constitutional amendment giving the District voting representation in Congress. Virgin Islands We believe that the voters
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121956 Democratic Platform
practical application would sanction such practices. Support for Free Asia. The people of Asia seek a new and freer life and they are in a commendable hurry … sufficient number and variety to support our armed services in any contingency. XI. Civil Rights The Democratic Party is committed to support and advance the individual rights and liberties
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121952 Democratic Platform
States, formalized in a new Puerto Rican Constitution. We welcome the dignity of the new Puerto Rican Commonwealth and pledge our support of the Commonwealth, its continued development and growth … Indians rights or privileges held by citizens generally. Constitutional Government The Democratic Party has demonstrated its belief in the Constitution as a charter of individual freedom and an effective instrument
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121948 Democratic Platform
came reconversion promptly led to the greatest production and employment in this nation’s life. Ours is the party under whose leadership farm owners’ income in this nation increased from … vote of the Senate. We support the United Nations fully and we pledge our whole-hearted aid toward its growth and development. We will constitute to lead the way toward