Courtesy of the Human Rights Campaign, here is Ellen Page’s moving coming-out speech at HRC’s Time to Thrive Conference.
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Democrats run to mend what Republicans aim to end The New York Times examines how Democratic candidates for Congress are communicating with voters about the
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Trying to make sense of the royal finances is like trying to eat spaghetti with a spoon. — Kenan Malik: Britain’s welfare queen
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That’s sweat of a poor worker on your pizza The Tacoma News Tribune’s Bill Hall eloquently explains why we need to raise the minimum wage.
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Why the Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger is even worse than you think Brian Barrett: “The mere mention of Comcast and Time Warner cuddling up to
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Russian skier’s fall and Canadian coach’s response are the Olympic spirit The Washington Post’s Jessica Stahl reflects on the importance of good sportsmanship and what
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Contrary to some accounts, he went through every gyration of combinations and found what we all know to be true: You can’t get everybody on
LaunchNot to rain on Hawks’ parade… but the NFL’s economic hype doesn’t match reality
Not to rain on Hawks’ parade… but the NFL’s economic hype doesn’t match reality Seattle Times columnist Jon Talton explains that generous public subsidies for
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Washington State and workers’ rights: Two peas in a pod Fortune Magazine’s Claire Zillman explains that Washington has long been a place where progressive activism
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2014 Sochi Olympics: So far, empty seats abound Vladimir Putin’s expensive, problem-plagued 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi are attracting few spectators, a team of
Launch“Jet train” still holds U.S. rail speed record
We are so far behind Japan and Europe in developing a high speed rail system that the United States rail speed record continues to belong
LaunchSomething terrible has happened to the soul of the Republican Party
Something terrible has happened to the soul of the Republican Party. We’ve gone beyond bad economic doctrine. We’ve even gone beyond selfishness and special interests.
LaunchDivided by Coal: A mini-documentary
A synopsis of Divided by Coal (click to watch): Bellingham, Washington is at the heart of an intense battle over plans to build North America’s largest coal
LaunchSusan Crawford explains to Bill Moyers why U.S. internet access is slow, costly, and unfair
BILL MOYERS: So briefly describe the need. SUSAN CRAWFORD: All Americans need a fast, cheap connection to the internet. BILL MOYERS: And the problem? SUSAN
LaunchAmazing mind reader reveals his ‘gift’
Digital privacy public service announcement: Dave is an extremely gifted clairvoyant who finds out specific financial information. This video reveals the magic behind the magic,
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Study links low intelligence with right-wing beliefs
“Researchers have found a possible explanation for why certain people are prejudiced: they’re less intelligent,” writes Wency Leung.
LaunchExclusive audio: Inside the Koch Brothers’ secret seminar
Exclusive audio: Inside the Koch Brothers’ secret seminar: A close-up view of the oil billionaires’ dark-money fundraiser and 2012 strategy session.
LaunchTicketmaster’s monopoly proves once again that market failure is a real problem
Ticketmaster is the perfect way to demonstrate to Libertarians that the unchecked free market doesn’t end up providing the best service for everyone. What you
LaunchFlorida homeowner wrongly targeted by JPMorgan Chase repo man
Audio from a 911 call made by a terrified Orange County, Florida woman named Nancy Jacobini who was relaxing comfortably on her couch when she
LaunchTechnology shouldn’t give Big Brother a head start
It’s bad civic hygiene to build technologies that could someday be used to facilitate a police state. No matter what the eavesdroppers and censors say,
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