Politics
2016 GOP Convention Program: Daily Themes & Headliners, An Unconventional Lineup of Speakers
"Veterans, political outsiders, faith leaders and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump’s family members will lead an unconventional lineup of speakers who have real-world experience and will make a serious case against the status quo and for an agenda that will make America great again." more »
A Bit of History: Lyndon B. Johnson Accepts the Nod to Become Vice-President, July 14, 1960
"Liberal Democrats reacted negatively to Johnson as a wheeler-dealer, and Robert Kennedy, as the campaign manager, had given his word to labor leaders and civil rights groups that Johnson would never be the vice-presidential candidate. When John Kennedy reported that he would offer the second spot to Johnson, his brother interpreted the move as only a token gesture of party solidarity, since Johnson had told people he would never accept the second spot. Then Johnson astonished both brothers by accepting." more »
Hearings on Zika and Campus Safety: Bills On Eliminating Pornography from Federal Computers, Opioid Use, Sexual Assault Survivors
Violence Against Women — On Wednesday July 13th, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee will hold a hearing on Campus Safety, Improving Prevention and Response Efforts. The hearing is scheduled for 2:45 pyem, Eastern. Also on Wednesday, a Senate Foreign RElations Subcommittee will hold hearings on "Zika in the Western Hemisphere: Risks and Responses." more »
Hillary: It’s Not About Trust, It’s About Power
Jo Freeman writes: For months now I've been listening to the pundits and the polls that say people don’t trust Hillary Clinton. It's a very popular topic and has been for years. These feelings aren't about trust. They are about power. They are a mask for people’s basic discomfort with a woman having a lot of power — even one everyone admits is exceptionally well qualified to hold the highest office in the land. more »