Live-blogging TLR’s Rethinking Sex Conference
Posted 2/09/10 by Katie Zavadski
By Katie Zavadski & Morgan Haven-Tietze
Schedule highlights: “Cure the gay” keynote speaker Richard Fitzgibbons, “How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk (or Jerkette)”, “Intimacy, Romantic Love, and Conflict: Practical Suggestions for Single College Students”, “Hooking In, Not Hooking Up: Friendship and Intimacy as the foundation for fidelity and strong marriages.”
AKA, why “Just do what feels right” is bad advice. Read more
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane!
Posted 2/08/10 by Meaghan Riether
No! It’s New Hampshire Congressman (and U.S. Senate Candidate) Paul Hodes at the Democracy Center.
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Oh No He Didn’t
Posted 2/08/10 by Zagreb Mukerjee
Oh yes, he did. Senator Richard Shelby (R-GA) has threatened to delay or obstruct all of Obama’s appointees until the White House concedes to his demands.
Those demands? No surprises here – several slaughterhouses’ worth of pork for his district.
Two reactions here: first, this is a gift for the Obama White House, and they know it. Shelby is making friends like nobody’s business in D.C., and Republican obstructionism has its new poster child. Read more
Spring Kickoff!
Posted 2/04/10 by Meaghan Riether
“It’s a new year, new decade and a perfect time to join the Harvard Dems! The Dems are looking forward this year to preparing for the 2010 midterm elections, renewing an organizational commitment to service, and continuing their sometimes witty, sometimes snarky, and undeniably progressive commentary on all things political. Whether you’re new to the Dems, a long-lost member, or a closet liberal, there’s a place for you in the Harvard College Democrats! “
In case you missed the meeting (or if you were there and excited to relive the experience), here are some photos!
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