Umass Amherst Democrats

barackobama: “I want to take a look one more time. I’m not...

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:09:55 -0500

“I want to take a look one more time. I’m not going to see this again.” —President Obama pausing while leaving his second inaugural ceremony to look out onto the crowd on the National Mall

"On the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we reaffirm its historic commitment to protect the health..."

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:09:44 -0500

“On the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we reaffirm its historic commitment to protect the health and reproductive freedom of women across this country and stand by its guiding principle: that government should not intrude on our most private family matters, and women should be able to make their own choices about their bodies and their health care. Today and every day, my Administration continues our efforts to reduce unintended pregnancies, support maternal and child health, and minimize the need for abortion. On this anniversary, we recommit ourselves to supporting women and families in the choices they make and redouble our efforts to promote safe and healthy communities.”

- President Obama on the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade (via barackobama)

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has officially removed the ban on women in combat

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:51:07 -0500

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has officially removed the ban on women in combat:

esmitts:

WASHINGTON (AP) — Panetta removes military ban on women in combat, opening thousands of front line positions.

Scott Brown: A history of the senator's anti-LGBT policies

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:35:15 -0400

Scott Brown: A history of the senator's anti-LGBT policies:

After winning a special election in 2010 to fill the remainder of the late Sen. Ted Kennedy’s (D-MA) Senate term, Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) is seeking a full term this November. Unlike his challenger, pro-LGBT Democrat Elizabeth Warren, Brown has opposed the LGBT community on several major issues.

frankchi: From Elizabeth Warren’s speech at Netroots Nation...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:46:32 -0400

frankchi:

From Elizabeth Warren’s speech at Netroots Nation this past weekend. Please share this far and wide.

esmitts: This is me ridiculously excited to see Otis, Elizabeth...

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 23:28:46 -0400

esmitts:

This is me ridiculously excited to see Otis, Elizabeth Warren’s dog. I want him so badly!!!!

Here is our Communications Director Eric thrilled to see Elizabeth Warren’s dog Otis at her Summer Intern Kickoff.

Mitt Romney said the same things during his bid for Governor of...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:43:56 -0400

Mitt Romney said the same things during his bid for Governor of Massachusetts as he is saying now- and look at his poor record in our great Commonwealth! The video says it all.

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Fri, 25 May 2012 00:22:16 -0400

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Tue, 22 May 2012 23:01:27 -0400

"The press still thinks [global warming] is controversial. So they find the 1% of the scientists and..."

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:29:14 -0400

“The press still thinks [global warming] is controversial. So they find the 1% of the scientists and put them up as if they’re 50% of the research results. You in the public would have no idea that this is basically a done deal and that we’re on to other problems, because the journalists are trying to give it a 50/50 story. It’s not a 50/50 story. It’s not. Period.”

- Neil deGrasse Tyson, podcast interview (via dionthesocialist)

Our President Matt Bonaccorsi talking with Elizabeth Warren,...

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:48:32 -0400

Our President Matt Bonaccorsi talking with Elizabeth Warren, College Democrats of America President Alejandra Salinas and other members of the College Democrats of Massachusetts at a meeting in Northampton the other day. We sure are proud of him!

Massachusetts- The best state in the Union.

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:43:05 -0400

Massachusetts- The best state in the Union.:

esmitts:

People may scoff at our relatively high taxes, annoying accents and “masshole” driving, but Massachusetts as a state is a shining star atop the American Flag. Mitt Romney may be too much of a conservative douche to run on his record as governor here out of a fear of showing that a famously liberal state can also be successful, but Slate magazine puts it in perspective in a wonderfully written break down of why my beloved home state really does take the cake.

Mitt Romney now says he opposes same-sex adoption

Sat, 12 May 2012 17:34:31 -0400

Mitt Romney now says he opposes same-sex adoption:

So Romney goes from being “ok” with same sex couples adopting to publicly standing against it in a matter of days? We need a President with a spine, not an “etch-a-stetch” candidate.

Some members of the UMass Dems marching for Obama in the...

Sat, 12 May 2012 17:26:29 -0400

Some members of the UMass Dems marching for Obama in the Northampton Pride parade today just a few days after the President endorsed marriage equality.

Betty White endorses Obama

Sat, 12 May 2012 17:17:39 -0400

barackobama:

The actress Betty White is endorsing President Obama for reelection, the AP reports.

White told the AP that she “very, very much favors” Obama, saying that she likes what he has done and “how he represents us.”

Betty, he loves you back.

Tumblr Dems: DNC CHAIR DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ’S STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT ONE IN NORTH CAROLINA

Wed, 09 May 2012 23:54:40 -0400

Tumblr Dems: DNC CHAIR DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ’S STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT ONE IN NORTH CAROLINA:

tumblrdems:

DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement today on the passage of Amendment One in North Carolina:

“The passage of Amendment One in North Carolina is very disappointing. It unfairly singles out gay and lesbian Americans and is discriminatory. I’m proud that President…

While the loss of the fight over marriage equality in North Carolina was a big disappointment, at least we can feel secure knowing that our president supports marriage equality for all Americans.

barackobama: Meanwhile: Nearly every Senate Republican voted...

Wed, 09 May 2012 23:52:05 -0400

barackobama:

Meanwhile: Nearly every Senate Republican voted today to double interest rates on federal college loans for more than 7 million students.

"Today, I was asked a direct question and gave a direct answer: I believe that same-sex couples..."

Wed, 09 May 2012 23:49:44 -0400

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Today, I was asked a direct question and gave a direct answer:

I believe that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry.

… I’ve always believed that gay and lesbian Americans should be treated fairly and equally. I was reluctant to use the term marriage because of the very powerful traditions it evokes. And I thought civil union laws that conferred legal rights upon gay and lesbian couples were a solution.

But over the course of several years I’ve talked to friends and family about this. I’ve thought about members of my staff in long-term, committed, same-sex relationships who are raising kids together. Through our efforts to end the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, I’ve gotten to know some of the gay and lesbian troops who are serving our country with honor and distinction.

What I’ve come to realize is that for loving, same-sex couples, the denial of marriage equality means that, in their eyes and the eyes of their children, they are still considered less than full citizens.

Even at my own dinner table, when I look at Sasha and Malia, who have friends whose parents are same-sex couples, I know it wouldn’t dawn on them that their friends’ parents should be treated differently.

So I decided it was time to affirm my personal belief that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry.

I respect the beliefs of others, and the right of religious institutions to act in accordance with their own doctrines. But I believe that in the eyes of the law, all Americans should be treated equally. And where states enact same-sex marriage, no federal act should invalidate them.

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- From an email to supporters by President BARACK OBAMA. (via inothernews)

paper-d0lls: I like this.

Sun, 06 May 2012 03:28:43 -0400

paper-d0lls:

I like this.

Do YOU want Republicans in your vagina?

Sun, 06 May 2012 03:27:14 -0400

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Do YOU want Republicans in your vagina?