“Even noted impressionist painter George W. Bush and his wife and muse Laura were there,” said Larry Wilmore, the Emmy Award-winning producer, actor, comedian, writer and host. “That’s what made this so special.” He continued; “Mitch McConnell and John, look—I get you don’t support Obama, but you could’ve at least showed up to support John… Continue reading Larry Wilmore Slams Republican Leadership for Avoiding Selma
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Boehner Couldn’t Make It To Selma, But He Released This 4 Sentence Statement
This weekend marks the 50th commemoration of “Bloody Sunday” in Selma and across the nation, for it was 50 years ago when peaceful protesters were beaten to a pulp because they had the nerve to demand equal voting rights. Bloody Sunday solidified the importance of voting for all Americans, and ultimately led to the 1965… Continue reading Boehner Couldn’t Make It To Selma, But He Released This 4 Sentence Statement