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Bullock Criticizes Lawmakers Over Referendums

Associated Press — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:11:44 +0000

Gov. Steve Bullock is criticizing the Republican-led Legislature for moving ahead with six voter referendums, saying they disregard the legislative process. Lawmakers have given their initial approval to the referendums in time for Friday’s transmittal deadline. They deal with topics ranging from a constitutional amendment on abortion to ending same-day voter registration. If they receive [...]

Missing Democrat Senator Leads to Legislative Standoff – Strategy or Serious Situation?

Associated Press — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:09:33 +0000

The Legislature is at a standoff over a missing Democratic senator – with Republicans alleging his absence is a ruse to kill GOP ballot measures. Democrats recessed Friday to say they have been unable to loc ate Sen. Shannon Augare of Browning, even though lawmakers say he was seen earlier in the day. Senate [...]

Are You Ready To Take Back The Republic, America? [VIDEO]

Cole — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:12:33 +0000

With the most recent election still fresh in everyone's minds, politics can be a heavy subject to tackle. Without taking partisan sides, Lawrence Lessig gave a possibly monumental TED talk about how to reclaim our countries Republic. Something Benjamine Franklin warned us would be difficult.

Bill O'Reilly Doesn't Care About Gay Marriage, So Stephen Colbert Plans His Wedding to a Goat [VIDEO]

Cassandra Rose — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:25:12 +0000

Stephen Colbert, who of course spoofs a wingnut conservative on his show 'The Colbert Report,' was shocked and disheartened to learn that FOX's Bill O'Reilly doesn't really give a hoot about gay marriage one way or the other.

Which is pretty shocking considering Bill O'Reilly has spent his whole career hooting about something.

Beyonce, Seth MacFarlane + More Use Social Media to Show Support for Marriage Equality

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:55:14 +0000

Yesterday, March 26, the Supreme Court began hearing arguments both for and against Prop 8, which banned same-sex marriage in the state of California.

In addition to changing their social media profile pics into the Human Rights Campaign's red equality sign, some celebrities tweeted feverishly for the repeal of the proposition, while others took to Facebook to express their support for marriage equality. And over on Tumblr, famous names were invoked to make the point.

Seattle Hip Hop Speaking out on Equality

Missy O'Malley — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:40:43 +0000

The Supreme Court is weighing the issue of Marriage Equality. Everyone has an opinion, I’m not on air to talk politics. However, Macklemore is. This video was released this fall shortly before the election. No matter where you stand, this video is moving, the production of the song and short film are impressive. The album, [...]

Panel Rejects Bill Dealing with Employee Social Media Passwords

Associated Press — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:03:14 +0000

A House committee has rejected a measure aimed at protecting the social media privacy of employees and job applicants. Senate Bill 195 would have prohibited an employer from requesting usernames and passwords. The measure had overwhelmingly cleared the Senate. State Sen. Anders Blewett of Great Falls said it would protect employees’ personal lives from unwarranted [...]

Montana Lawmakers Consider Longer Term Limits

Associated Press — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:55:19 +0000

The Senate Administration Committee is considering a constitutional change that would increase the number of years a legislator can serve from eight to 16 years. Supporters said Wednesday that House Bill 277 would let legislators hold office for 16 years within a 24-year period. Current limits were approved by voters in the 1990s. Democratic Rep. [...]

Opponents Call Montana Tax Cut Proposals "Wealth Redistribution"

Associated Press — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:38:55 +0000

A Helena Democrat is asking the Republican-led Legislature to consider a tax hike for those earning more than $150,000. The proposal from state Sen. Christine Kaufmann would reduce state income taxes for all wage earners below that threshold. Kaufmann told the Senate Taxation Committee Wednesday her plan needs to be part of the broad discussion [...]

President Obama Lays Out Ambitious Agenda in State of the Union Address [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:58:04 +0000

Riding the wave of his re-election, President Barack Obama hit upon themes of the economy, energy, climate change and gun control in his State of the Union address delivered to a joint session of Congress. Obama declared in the speech that the state of the union is stronger and ticked off the reasons he believes [...]

Inauguration 2013 — Barack Obama Sworn In For Second Term As President

Joe Student — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:50:46 +0000

Barack Obama took the oath of office just before noon in Washington on Monday to begin his second term as president of the United States. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to the president on a platform on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with hundreds of thousands of flag-waving citizens viewing [...]

Montana Legislators Attacking Same-Day Voter Registration [POLL]

Associated Press — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:03:38 +0000

HELENA, Mont. (AP) – A Republican legislator is proposing to repeal the 2005 Montana law that allows voters to register on Election Day. Rep. Ted Washburn of Bozeman says the law has led to a “zoo-ish” atmosphere on Election Day with long lines and delays in tallying votes. A similar proposal cleared the Republican-controlled Legislature [...]

Senator: NRA Blaming Violent Video Games is 'Pathetic and Unacceptable'

Luke Brown — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:28:41 +0000

California Democratic senator Leland Yee finds it rather “mind-boggling” the National Rifle Association would point the finger at video games in relation to the blame for the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. Just before Christmas, the NRA held a press conference in which they ascribed some of the blame for the tragedy that befell Newtown, CT [...]

Obama Won the Election! – GIFapalooza

Britt Hayes — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:36:19 +0000

You guys, we re-elected Barack Obama! Everything’s going to be okay! It’s time to celebrate with the very best and funniest and most awesome Obama GIFs in this week’s GIFapalooza. Forget Gangnam Style. It’s BARACK OBAMA STYLE. The horses get it. It’s like Jay-Z says, “Go on dust your shoulders off.” He also says [...]

Election 2012: Lady Gaga, Katy Perry + More Tweet In Celebration of Obama's Victory

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:33:46 +0000

President Obama certainly has his share of celebrity supporters, so when he won reelection on Tuesday night, you could feel the joy radiating off their Twitter pages.

While Donald Trump came hilariously unhinged, other (actual) celebs celebrated in expected fashion.

Photos From Election Night 2012

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:48:55 +0000

The 2012 presidential election concluded on Nov. 6, and after clinching 303 electoral votes, President Barack Obama will return to the Oval Office for his second term. After one of the most heated battles in campaign history, President Obama delivered his victory speech in Chicago, Ill., saying, "Tonight you voted for action, not politics as usual ... I am looking forward to reaching out and working with leaders of both parties to meet the challenges we can only solve together."

Mitt Romney's Concession Speech – Election 2012 [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:00:08 +0000

Shortly after midnight on Nov. 7, 2012, former presidential candidate Mitt Romney addressed supporters in Boston, Mass. with his official concession speech. Romney lost the race to the White House after President Barack Obama clinched 303 electoral votes to Romney's 206.

President Obama's Re-Election Victory Speech – Election 2012 [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:49:07 +0000

On Nov. 6, 2012, Barack Obama was re-elected as President of the United States of America by the American people after clinching 303 electoral votes (270 votes are needed for the presidency).

Obama Projected to Win Presidency, Tweets Victory Photo

TheFW Staff — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:58:20 +0000

Following a win in the state of Ohio, Barack Obama is being projected as the winner of the 2012 presidential race. To celebrate, Obama tweeted the above photo of himself embracing Michelle with the words, “Four more years.” See Obama’s tweet below. For more 2012 election coverage, go here. Update: The tweet has already become [...]

Pennsylvania Voting Machines Allegedly Altering Votes [VIDEO]

Cole — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:25:11 +0000

The YouTube user and Pennsylvania voter, centralpavote, posted a video of himself trying to select Barack Obama on the touch screen voting display. The machine highlights Mitt Romney's name despite his efforts. Is this a faulty machine or a faulty user?