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New York Rep. Eric Massa is now blaming his resignation last week on a conspiracy by House Democratic leaders to force him out before a crucial vote on health care, his third explanation for leaving office after he earlier cited health issues and an ethics investigation.

Obama appeals for public support on health care

President Barack Obama accused insurance companies of placing profits over people and said Republicans ignored long-festering problems when they held power as he sought to build support Monday for swift passage of legislation stalled in Congress.

David Sirota: The Senate’s lesson about democracy

When you look past the craziness, chaos and confusion of politics these days, you still find roughly two major schools of thought that aim to explain what’s fundamentally wrong.

Donna Brazile: “Protect voter gains of ‘Bloody Sunday’”

To commemorate yesterday’s 45th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday,” DNC vice chair for voter registration and participation Donna Brazile published an op-ed on CNN on the progress made on voting rights as well as the struggles that continue up to today:
On Sunday we commemorate the courage and sacrifice of 600 men and women who [...]

Monday Open Thread

Good morning.

President Barack Obama signs the Travel Promotion Act in the Oval Office, March 4, 2010. Photo by Lawrence Jackson.

Ward Connerly to Review Students’ Race-Based Demands

I’m working on a column about the controversy brewing at UC San Diego since last month. A group of white UCSD students held an off-campus “ghetto”  party that offended some blacks, and a student-run TV station used a racial slur. Consequently, the students have come up with a list of race-based “demands” for the school. [...]

Cambodia’s government must protect victims of sexual violence as reports of rape increase

Survivors of rape in Cambodia face limited access to justice, medical services and counselling, Amnesty International said in a report issued today, as rapes of women and girls appear to be increasing

Rape victims worldwide denied justice and dignity

To mark International Women’s Day, Amnesty International has released two reports looking at sexual violence in Cambodia and the Nordic Countries.

Cambodia’s government must protect victims of sexual violence as reports of rape increase

A new Amnesty International report, issued to mark International Women’s Day, exposes how corruption and discrimination within the police and courts prevent survivors of rape from receiving justice.

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