Free Birth Control Part of ACA Implementation
The use of birth control has been a general practice for women. Starting August 1, 2012, health care insurance plans will have to cover birth control and HPV screens with no copay, coinsurance, or...
View ArticleMemories of the Events after Gabrielle Giffords Shooting. AND Should Mark...
As you can tell by my name, I am a resident of Arizona and align myself with the Democratic Party. I am a college student at the University of Arizona and remember the day that Gabrielle Giffords was...
View ArticleNewt Gingrich to Occupy Wall Street: "Go Get a Job Right after You Take a Bath"
Video of Newt: This idiot says, "They take over a public park they didn't pay for to go nearby to use bathrooms they didn't pay for." So taxes don't go into public parks anymore? Who Knew?? This...
View ArticleJesus Responds to Rick Perry's "Strong"
Stick that in your pipe and smoke it! I think it's hilarious that Rick Perry's video prompted so many parodies. Christmas came early for us this year! God Bless America!! Whoopsie, I forgot that Obama...
View ArticlePlease tell me it gets easier!
I want to be an obstetrician. When I first started volunteering and interning in health related areas I knew I wanted to be a doctor but the first time I saw assisted in delivering a child. I declared...
View ArticleOWS fails if Mitt Romney wins
A couple months ago I was watching CNN's "Outfront with Erin Burnett". She basically slammed OWS. That immediately made me research what the movement was about and I decided to officially join Daily...
View Article12 Biggest Liberal Hypocrisies of 2011
So last night I was celebrating the end of finals with some girlfriends. 2 of them are Republicans, the others are Democrats aka sane. The 2 Republicans explained to me the most hypocritical things...
View ArticleRon Paul: the Ideologue and the "Youth Vote"
I relapsed. I am visiting my parents in Phoenix and walked by the living room while they were watching CNN. I stood there and watched (why, oh why did I stay?) as CNN brought in their analysts to...
View ArticleWhat Happens if the Repubs have a Brokered Convention?
It seems to me that Ron Paul will win Iowa. Insane right? Mitt Romney holds the lead in NH, Gingrich in FL and SC. Rick Perry also seems to be gaining ground in Iowa and SC. So what happens if there...
View ArticleAs Iowa nears, GOP Candidates Highlight Wives
I'm am sure that many of you on DKos are big fans of our current First Lady; I am one of them. There isn't a bad thing to be said about Michelle Obama. She is highlighting an issue(obesity) that needs...
View ArticleMitt Romney: Obama Campaign Promises As Good As Kardashian Wedding Vows
And he strikes again! Eau de Mittens was at a campaign stop in Whogives a Crap, Iowa "I’ve been looking at some video clips on YouTube of President Obama, then candidate Obama, going through Iowa...
View ArticleWhy do Democrats criticize themselves so harshly?
The GOP Iowa Caucus is here! I personally cannot wait for this to be over. Mitt Romney will win the nomination by February and the GOP can stop holding their nose about Mitt and finally rally behind...
View ArticleMitt Gets Mic Checked by OWS
I'm actually surprised that I didn't see a diary about this already. Anyway The inevitable GOP nominee got mic checked by Occupy Protesters in Des Moines Video: The audience then shouted back at the...
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My disgust at subtle Liberal/overt Conservative racism
Happy Friday! I've been doing some research on President Obama's favorability numbers. In addition to being active in local politics I have finally decided to write a diary about the underlying theme...
View ArticleRichard Carmona Debuts! Arizona's goin' blue baby!!
Richard Carmona is running to take the seat from asshat Jon Kyl-R. He was Surgeon General under George W. Bush and a professor at the University of Arizona. This video was taken on January 5, 2012 at...
View ArticleWhy do people register as Independents?
I live in AZ as you can tell by my lovely avatar and ambiguous name. I live in Tucson, on the border of the 7th & 8th district. (seriously I live smack dab in the middle of the border if I'm on my...
View ArticleMy Favorite Debate Moment: Newt Gingrich gets BUCK!
Yes, I used the words Buck after Newt Gingrich but how else can I describe this awesome moment at the GOP debate. Looks like Newt isn't going down without a fight (Yes, I used the words "going down"...
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Is anyone else torturing themselves right now by watching FoxNews?
I AM!!! Jesus Christ, I can't believe how ridiculous this so called news channel is. I used to be able to watch it without going Office Space on fax machines but it is impossible now. So they just...
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Brokered Convention Fantasy Draft
Newt Gingrich won SC! This will be a short diary. Let's say my dreams come true. Universal health care, affordable higher education, a pink pony, and $10000. Oh...and a Brokered Convention. According...
View ArticlePresident Obama, Reid, Pelosi, DWS should get out of the US! UPDATED with...
Allen West, Tea Party Republican from Florida: "We need to let President Obama, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, (audience boos) and my dear friend the chairman of the Democrat National Committee, we need to...
View ArticleOpenly Gay Legislator joins the fight for Gabby Giffords' seat in AZ-08!
The Primary date for CD-8 has been set for April 17th, and the General is going to be on June 12th. Republican Jesse Kelly put his hat in the ring. If you remember, Kelly narrowly lost to Giffords in...
View ArticleNope, I refuse to support Ron Barber, former Giffords Aide for AZ-08 Special...
I wrote a diary about AZ-08 last week when State Rep. Matt Heinz-D announced his bid for Gabrielle Giffords former seat in AZ-08. Today, Ron Barber announced his bid for the same seat. If you...
View Article"If you do the crime, pay the time" A Pro-life View of Abortion
"If you do the crime, pay the time" a classmate proclaimed in my class discussion on abortion. It was met with laughs, I was immediately disgusted. We were presented with the definitions of pro-life...
View ArticleTo Mic-Check or Not to Mic-Check That is the Question? Videos and Opinion on...
If you look at the Rec List, The Troubadour broke the news of a couple of guys who went to Rick Santorum's Rally in Arlington Heights and gave him a Mic-Check and view of a male on male smooch. I was...
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The Hunger Games: A Right Wing Utopia? *Spoilers* [DON'T READ THIS DIARY IF...
If you haven't heard, The Hunger Games premiered in the US on Friday, March 23rd. It is a film based on the book by Suzanne Collins. She wrote the screen play and it was directed by Gary Ross. I'd...
View ArticleObama is an evil Marxist who hates America and will appoint himself President...
Yep, you heard it. Obama is an evil Marxist who hates America AND he will appoint himself President for life. (Taking a cue from Bob Dole) YoungArizonaLiberal sees delicious asparagus for sale, she...
View ArticleAll the other Mitt Romney's are masturbating
Sorry for the crude title. I just can't get enough of this Youtube Video: That video probably took less than an hour to compile. With Santorum dropping out today, it looks like the field is clear for...
View ArticleArizona (or other red-purple staters) Kossacks- Obama Needs You!
It looks like President Obama is making a play for Arizona. We have Congressional Districts and a Senate seat that can turn blue if we try. I will be studying abroad in Denmark this Summer so I won't...
View ArticleRon Barber Releases First Ad for AZ-08 Complete with Fact Checks and Issues
This diary is meant to be the antidote to my previous intransigent view of the Democratic Candidate for Arizona's Congressional Seat in District 8 once held by Gabrielle Giffords. Here is the...
View ArticleBreaking: New Poll shows Arizona a 42%-40% Toss Up between Obama and Romney
Many of you have been wondering when we'll get a new poll out from AZ; well here you go. From the Tucson Sentinel: The statewide Merrill/Morrison Institute poll of 488 registered voters found 42...
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Back from Denmark! My rose colored glasses are broken and other ramblings.
God Morgen Kossacks! As none of you may know ;-p, I just got back from studying abroad in Denmark. I thought I would share some of my experiences and "revelations". I chose to study in Denmark because...
View ArticleRichard Carmona-AZ Senate tells moderator Brahm Resnik that he's "prettier"...
It's a sad day for Richard Carmona. Politico, Politicalwire, the ArizonaRepublic, and Buzzfeed have reported on this today The video is now up on youtube I already voted for him but this is extremely...
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I’m Back (except this time from Africa) Photo Diary and Tale from a...
Hello Fellow Kossacks. I have dearly missed your erudite words and snarky smackdowns of Republicans. I have decided to somewhat “reveal” myself with this diary in the hopes that I can share something...
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Spotlight on Top HRC VP Pick: Secretary of Labor Tom Perez
Good afternoon everyone. I haven’t written a diary in a couple of years so please judge me lightly (just kidding). I wanted to make a shout out to DKOS users: SJohnson, Arabian, Lysis, and El Mito....
View ArticleCalling all Philly Folks! What you need to know about the Convention
It would be great to have a DailyKos meetup with Kossacks from the tri-state area or we can have a watch party of sorts? It would be awesome to meet some of you as we celebrate this historic occasion....
View ArticlePhiladelphia Debate Watch Party
Hi all,Just wanted to send a friendly reminder that our debate watch party is today at 8-11pm at Cavanaugh's on 39th St. Cav's will be having discounted drinks and food, as well as 35 TVs that will be...
View ArticleJehmu Greene for DNC Chair!
I was inspired after seeing the Democracy in Color forum hosted by Joy Reid.I haven’t seen a diary about this candidate yet but I was hoping to let the community know there are other options outside of...
View ArticleUnpopular Musings on John McCain's true Legacy
Stop reading right here if you’re going to start crying about #toosoon or chide me for “being like” the GOP. I do not believe in whitewashing the legacy of my Senator. I have seen numerous postings of...
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