http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:19:42 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:21:29 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d22-When-religion-dictates-politics-Manhattan-Declaration-and-culture-wars?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner When religion dictates politics: The Manhattan Declaration and the culture wars. The Manhattan Declaration is a propaganda stunt sponsored by conservative right wing Christians intent on portraying Christians as victims of a secular America. Th... politics conservatives gay church and state religion media Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:21:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d22-When-religion-dictates-politics-Manhattan-Declaration-and-culture-wars?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Climate-change-skeptics-use-hacked-emails-as-propaganda?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner Climate change skeptics are using hacked emails as propaganda in their campaign to suppress and deny knowledge of anthropogenic climate change. The emails were stolen from a climate research institute in Great Britain. The utilization of hacked... politics green Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:35:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Climate-change-skeptics-use-hacked-emails-as-propaganda?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Glenn-Beck--Political-organizer?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner Glenn Beck, popular conservative Fox News television host, wants to be a political organizer. Beck says he wants to go beyond broadcasting and shape his audience into a political force. More than this, he claims to be developing a 100 year plan... politics conservatives media Glenn Beck Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:58:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Glenn-Beck--Political-organizer?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Palienation-Diva-Palin-quits-leaves-angry-fans-out-in-the-cold-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner Diva Sarah Palin left fans out in the cold yesterday. After waiting over six hours in the cold and rain for Sarah Palin at her book signing in Noblesville, Indiana, Palin boosters were left angry, hurt and empty handed. Palin quit. She ab... conservatives Sarah Palin media Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:01:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Palienation-Diva-Palin-quits-leaves-angry-fans-out-in-the-cold-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d20-OReilley-and-Hannity-going-rogue-on-Palin-Palooza-Videos?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves to the crowd. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman) Fox News on-air personalities Bill O'Reilly and Sean Hannity made cameos this week in the media extravaganza that is Palin Palooza. Palin is burning up the media-verse with ... conservatives Sarah Palin media Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:45:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d20-OReilley-and-Hannity-going-rogue-on-Palin-Palooza-Videos?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d19-US-Catholic-Bishops-threaten-body-politic-with-toxic-agenda?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner US Catholic Bishops are pushing a toxic agenda that threatens the body politic. Catholic rejection of secular policy threatens health care reform for the nation and social services in Washington DC. In the health care debate the US Bishops... politics religion Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:21:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d19-US-Catholic-Bishops-threaten-body-politic-with-toxic-agenda?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Politics-of-Christian-hate-Pray-for-Obama-Psalm-1098?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner The politics of Christian hate is taking an ugly turn with the spread of T-shirts and bumper stickers proclaiming: "Pray for Obama: Psalm 109:8". Praying for Obama sounds relatively harmless; however, this is no harmless slogan. The p... politics conservatives President Obama religion Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:37:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Politics-of-Christian-hate-Pray-for-Obama-Psalm-1098?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Highlights-Obamas-Japan-Speech-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner Highlights: Obama's Japan Speech. Speaking at Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Japan, President Obama discusses ice cream, trade, terrorism, energy security, climate challenge, nuclear weapons, and sanctions on North Korea. Obama speaks of the rising... politics President Obama Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:08:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Highlights-Obamas-Japan-Speech-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Palin-Palooza-goes-rogue-political-circus-begins?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner Palin Palooza goes rogue; the political circus begins. Sarah Palin's upcoming book tour has all the markings of a political campaign. Yet insiders claim Palin's interest is not political power but purchasing power: She wants to sell books ... politics conservatives Sarah Palin media Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:20:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Palin-Palooza-goes-rogue-political-circus-begins?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Lou-Dobbs-leaving-CNN-for-politics?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner Is Lou Dobbs leaving CNN for politics? CNN's Lou Dobbs announced Wednesday night on his show that he is leaving the network. Dobbs' announcement indicates he may have his eye on a politcal future. In his announcement, broadcast live o... politics conservatives media Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:06:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Lou-Dobbs-leaving-CNN-for-politics?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Politics-of-homophobia-RI-Gov-denies-gay-partners-burial-rights?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner The politics of homophobia hit a new low Tuesday when Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri vetoed a bill that would have allowed gay partners burial rights. Carcieri claims his veto of a bill that would have added domestic partners to the list... politics conservatives gay church and state law Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:26:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Politics-of-homophobia-RI-Gov-denies-gay-partners-burial-rights?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Clinton-Health-care-reform-good-politics-Senate-must-act-fast?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner Former President Bill Clinton claims health care reform is good politics, but the Senate must act fast and pass health care reform. Clinton, speaking with Senators at a luncheon today, said the worst thing Democrats could do is nothing. Cl... politics health Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:32:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Clinton-Health-care-reform-good-politics-Senate-must-act-fast?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Politics-of-abortion-threaten-health-care-reform?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner The politics of abortion threaten health care reform. The Stupak-Pitts Amendment, a last minute agreement that made possible passage of healthcare legislation in the House by restricting insurance coverage of abortion, threatens to split Democr... politics health Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:46:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Politics-of-abortion-threaten-health-care-reform?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Breaking-Obama-sending-40000-troops-to-Afghanistan?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner CBS is reporting President Obama has decided to send 40,000 more troops to Afghanistan. The decision indicates one direction of the Obama administration's foreign policy - a large, long term force in Afghanistan. After months of meetings,... politics President Obama Afghanistan Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:00:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Breaking-Obama-sending-40000-troops-to-Afghanistan?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d7-House-passes-health-care-reform-Victory-for-Obama-Pelosi-Dems?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner Speaker Nancy Pelosi, center, is joined by (L-R) Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip James Clyburn, and Rep. George Miller, D-Calif. during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 in Washington after the passage in ... politics Nancy Pelosi President Obama health Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:45:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d7-House-passes-health-care-reform-Victory-for-Obama-Pelosi-Dems?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Update-Obamas-Remarks-On-Health-Reforms-Pending-Vote-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner Watch President Obama's inspiring remarks on health reform's pending vote. The House is debating health care reform today and a vote should happen soon, perhaps this evening. Democrats are confident that they will achieve the necessary 218... politics President Obama health Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:56:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Update-Obamas-Remarks-On-Health-Reforms-Pending-Vote-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Breaking-House-debates-health-care-reform--vote-soon?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner Breaking news: The House is debating health care reform today and a vote should happen soon, perhaps this evening. Democrats are confident that they will achieve the necessary 218 votes to send the legislation to the Senate, and make this historic... politics health Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:25:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Breaking-House-debates-health-care-reform--vote-soon?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Obama-responds-to-Fort-Hood-tragedy-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner President Barack Obama responded to the tragedy at Fort Hood in his weekly radio/internet address. The President was somber while speaking of American sacrifice: "It was in this place, on a base where our soldiers ought to feel most sa... politics President Obama Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:07:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Obama-responds-to-Fort-Hood-tragedy-Video?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Tea-Partiers-lead-GOP-to-ruin?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner Demonstrators on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, during a Republican health care reform rally. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Tea Parties are leading the GOP to ruin, and the GOP seems powerless to stop their free fall from... politics conservatives health taxdayteaparty Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:30:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Tea-Partiers-lead-GOP-to-ruin?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Tea-partiers-protest-AMA-AARP-support-health-care-reform?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner While tea partiers were protesting health care reform, President Barack Obama announced that both the AMA and the AARP are endorsing health care reform. The AMA (American Medical Association) which represents U.S. doctors, and the AARP, a power... politics conservatives health taxdayteaparty Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:54:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Tea-partiers-protest-AMA-AARP-support-health-care-reform?cid=exrss-Portland-Progressive-Examiner