Author: Ezra Grant

I'm just tired of the lies and nonsense coming from the GOP, so this is my little contribution to combat the nonsense!

Congratulations to The Miami Heat – 2013 NBA Champions

From a Knicks fan, I’ll be the first to stand up and say congratulations to the Miami Heat for winning the NBA championship for the second year in a row. I’m not necessarily fond of LaBron, but I must give props where props is due. And tonight, props is due. If things had turned out… Continue reading Congratulations to The Miami Heat – 2013 NBA Champions

5 Things You Might Not Know About ObamaCare

1… Contrary to what 42 percent of Americans think, Obamacare really is happening. In fact, people can start signing up for state-run health insurance on October 1st. That’s when states and the federal government will open marketplaces, called exchanges, to offer subsidized benefits to the nation’s 50 million uninsured. 2… Another survey found that a majority of Americans think the law… Continue reading 5 Things You Might Not Know About ObamaCare

Ted Cruz’s Father Confessed to Bribery

The Texas senator credits his father with shaping his views on immigration, and talks about following the rules: ”In my opinion, if we allow those who are here illegally to be put on a path to citizenship, that is incredibly unfair to those who follow the rules.”  But Raphael Cruz acknowledged on NPR that he bribed… Continue reading Ted Cruz’s Father Confessed to Bribery

Michelle Bachmann Explains – She Was An “Insurgent” While Working At The IRS

Michele Bachmann today said that she was an “insurgent” in the IRS after graduating from school, and her purpose there was to learn about the “enemy from the inside” so that she could take them down. Speaking to a group of supporters who actually think she is still relevant, Michele said this: “Well, it’s been… Continue reading Michelle Bachmann Explains – She Was An “Insurgent” While Working At The IRS

Walmart Fired Pregnant Woman For Drinking Water On The Job

The Washington Post reports on this story, stating that an employee who injures his back may be allowed to stop lifting anything heavier than 20 pounds, but a pregnant woman whose doctor orders her to avoid heavy lifting? She may end up losing her job. In Myers’ case, the 18-year-old says she was just trying… Continue reading Walmart Fired Pregnant Woman For Drinking Water On The Job

Republican Governor Signs Bill Banning Paid Sick Leave

Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) signed a bill on Friday that blocks local governments from implementing paid sick leave legislation, the Orlando Sentinel reports. He made his decision quickly, only taking four of the 15 days he legally had to review the bill before he signed it. In signing the bill, Scott sided with big… Continue reading Republican Governor Signs Bill Banning Paid Sick Leave

Republican Representative Said Fetuses Masturbate, So Abortions Should End

I bet you didn’t know that masturbation began before birth. It’s okay, like you, I didn’t know this either. But thanks to the wonderful information provided by our friendly Republicans – you know, the same folks who taught us about legitimate rape and the ability of the woman’s body to “shut that whole thing down”… Continue reading Republican Representative Said Fetuses Masturbate, So Abortions Should End

CNN Anchor Underwent Double Mastectomy To Avoid Cancer

Zoraida Sambolin, the CNN host of Early Start, underwent a double mastectomy last month as a preventative measure. The host updated fans and well wishers via Skype, telling everyone that “things are going well.” ‘It’s been a pretty tough process,’ she told CNN. ‘But my prognosis is good now. What they found in my left breast was… Continue reading CNN Anchor Underwent Double Mastectomy To Avoid Cancer

President Obama’s Approval Ratings Fall 8 Points

Credit for the nose dive in the president’s approval ratings goes to the Republican propaganda machine. I know they must be proud. President Obama’s approval rating has plummeted eight points over the past month, as the White House continues to deal with a slew of controversies, according to a new poll released Monday. Obama’s approval… Continue reading President Obama’s Approval Ratings Fall 8 Points

Supreme Court Rejects Arizona’s Voter Suppression Law

In a 7-2 decision announced Monday morning, the Supreme Court of the United States has rejected the state of Arizona’s efforts to add a proof of citizenship requirement to voter registration forms. The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (a/k/a “The Motor Voter Law”) requires States to “accept and use” a uniform federal form to… Continue reading Supreme Court Rejects Arizona’s Voter Suppression Law