Former Wilmer Attorney Accuses Firm of Gender and Age Discrimination - Blog of Legal Times

Former Wilmer Attorney Accuses Firm of Gender and Age Discrimination - The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times

A former attorney with Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr has filed a $5 million discrimination suit against the firm, in which she alleges that the firm retaliated against her taking leave to adopt a child.

Inaugural poet Richard Blanco pays homage to American experience - The Washington Post

Inaugural poet Richard Blanco pays homage to American experience - The Washington Post

In addition to being the youngest ever inaugural poet, Richard Blanco is the first Hispanic & the first openly gay person to serve in the role.

Obama urges end to political name-calling as second term starts | Reuters

Obama urges end to political name-calling as second term starts | Reuters

Obama urged Americans to reject political "absolutism" & partisan rancor as he kicked off his second term with a call for national unity.

Even The Koch Brothers Disagree With The GOP On The Debt Ceiling

Even The Koch Brothers Disagree With The GOP On The Debt Ceiling

Washington’s Economic Boom, Financed by You - NYTimes.com

Washington’s Economic Boom, Financed by You - NYTimes.com

"As the size of the federal budget has ballooned over the past decade, more and more of that money has remained in the District. 'We get about 15 cents of every procurement dollar spent by the federal government,' says Stephen Fuller, a professor of public policy at George Mason University and an expert on the region. 'There’s great dependence there.' And with dependence comes fragility. About 40 percent of the regional economy, Fuller says, relies on federal spending."

Anonymous to counter Westboro Baptist Church protesters with human shield at Aaron Swartz’s funeral | FreakOutNation

Anonymous to counter Westboro Baptist Church protesters with human shield at Aaron Swartz’s funeral | FreakOutNation

To exemplify Westboro Baptist Church’s disdain for decency, the Church announced that its protest group intends to picket Aaron Swartz’s funeral on January 15th. Open Access pioneer Aaron Swartz’s suicide last week prompted mourning throughout the Internet. In support of Swartz’s legacy, his family & friends, Anonymous initiated #OpAngel. Just as Anonymous countered Westboro Hate Group’s protest at Newtown after the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre just one month ago, Anonymous members are gathering to protect the Swartz family from the Westboro group.

Chamber of Commerce Doesn't Want SEC to Require Public Companies to Disclose Their Campaign Contributions (CL&P Blog)

Chamber of Commerce Doesn't Want SEC to Require Public Companies to Disclose Their Campaign Contributions (CL&P Blog)

In a 30-page letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission, a business coalition led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce laid out arguments against a rule that would require public companies to reveal political contributions made through third parties.

Swartz’s Suicide Spurs Outrage at Prosecutors -- Daily Intelligencer

Swartz’s Suicide Spurs Outrage at Prosecutors -- Daily Intelligencer

Political activist Aaron Swartz was charged in 2011 in Boston federal district court with the unauthorized use of MIT's networks to download millions of academic articles from the online archive JSTOR. His suicide last Friday instantly triggered a wave of criticism aimed at prosecutors' alleged overzealousness in the pursuit of criminal charges.

Congressman Hopes to Give Gun Violence Victims the Right to Sue - The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times

Congressman Hopes to Give Gun Violence Victims the Right to Sue - The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times

US Representative Adam Schiff's "Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act" would strip away immunity in state & federal court from civil liability for licensed manufacturers, distributors, & dealers of firearms, as well as their trade associations.

Justice Clarence Thomas Breaks His Silence from the Bench - The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times

Justice Clarence Thomas Breaks His Silence from the Bench - The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times

Justice Clarence Thomas has offered several explanations for his silence during oral arguments, including his desire to let the lawyers talk, and his childhood experience speaking a dialect in Georgia, which made him reticent to speak in public.

As U.S. Weighs New Rules, Sales of Guns and Ammunition Surge - NYTimes.com

As U.S. Weighs New Rules, Sales of Guns and Ammunition Surge - NYTimes.com

Americans rush to expand their arsenals in advance of any restrictions that might be imposed on gun sales.

Appoint Barney Frank to Senate! | Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC)

Appoint Barney Frank to Senate! 

Appoint Barney Frank to be the interim Senator from Massachusetts to replace John Kerry.  http://act.boldprogressives.org/survey/gwa_appoint_barney_frank_copy/?source=fba-bfi-t3

Oscar Nominations 2013: Full List - ABC News

Oscar Nominations 2013: Full List - ABC News

Washington National Cathedral will begin celebrating same-sex marriage ceremonies.

Washington National Cathedral will begin celebrating same-sex marriage ceremonies using a rite adapted from an existing blessing ceremony approved in August 2012 by the Episcopal Church at its General Convention.