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Keystone PipeLIES Exposed (VIDEO)

Keystone PipeLIES Exposed (VIDEO)

Keystone PipeLIES Exposed from Center for Media and Democracy on Vimeo. This film, produced by the Center for Media and Democracy, debunks the claims of proponents of the Keystone XL pipeline regarding jobs, energy security, gas prices, safety, and climate change. PRESS RELEASE: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 CONTACT: Nick Surgey, [email protected], 608-260-9713 MADISON — Today, […]

Arizona Pizzeria Reserves Right to Ban Lawmakers After Anti-Gay Bill

Arizona Pizzeria Reserves Right to Ban Lawmakers After Anti-Gay Bill

An Arizona pizzeria is threatening to ban state lawmakers for passing a bill allowing shopkeepers to refuse to serve gays on religious grounds. Rocco DiGrazia, the owner of Rocco’s Little Chicago Pizzeria, reports that “customer approval has been ‘overwhelming’” according to NBC News. “One lady called and said she would never eat here again, but […]

‘Stand With Sam’ Supporters block Westboro Baptist Church Protest

‘Stand With Sam’ Supporters block Westboro Baptist Church Protest

The Westboro Baptist Church staged protests at Missouri’s basketball game against Tennessee on Saturday to protest the Tiger’s support of defensive end Michael Sam’s recent announcement that he is gay. However, the group was met by hundreds of students who formed a human wall to counter-protest the WBC’s efforts. KRCG 13 reports that: Mizzou sophomores […]