By Erica Christoffer Lauren Hasselson and Christy Fairbairn of Bloomingdale, Ill. know they’re up against a tough fight. The couple, who demonstrated against the approval of California’s Proposition 8 in Downtown Chicago last month, plan to wed May 2 in a commitment ceremony. They want nothing more than their vows to be recognized under Illinois … Continue reading »
Posted in December 2008 …
Obama and the Arab World
By Erica Christoffer President-elect Barack Obama is at a crossroads with the Arab World. On the one hand, he could continue implementing policies of the Bush Administration and hold his tongue in speaking out against demonizing comments made towards Muslims. But on the other hand, he could follow through with his campaign promises to open … Continue reading »
Good bedtime reading.
Having trouble sleeping? Here’s a spooky story to help you sleep… or not sleep. It gets really good between pages 45-60.
Fighting corruption is hot.
I have to admit, I kinda have a crush on Patrick Fitzgerald. (AP photo)
Blagojevich, Blagojevich.
Blagojevich as a noun: “It’s Bring Your Blagojevich to Work Day tomorrow.” Blagojevich as a verb: “The cat Blagojeviched on the floor.” Blagojevich as an adjective: “Are you offering me money? How Blagojevich of you.” Blagojevich as all three: “I’m so Blagojeviching Blagojevich about Blagojevich.” I’ll tell you something, Illinois politics is not boring, that’s … Continue reading »
