From today's headlines, says gay activist Mike Rogers, "it seems quite possible that closeted gay men have been holding the top jobs in both the anti- gay Republican party and the anti-gay national evangelical Christian movement." Read more…

In two years the first of 77 million baby boomers will become eligible for early retirement benefits from Social Security, beginning a three decade long tidal wave that will ultimately lead to a doubling of retired workers and severely straining the nation's economy. One way to soften the blow of boomers' retirement, according to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA), is for government to encourage boomers to stay in the workforce longer, or at least not encourage them to leave. Read more…

U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao issued the following statement on the October employment situation released today Read more…

In a full-page newspaper advertisement running in six of the nation's leading newspapers beginning today, the leadership of the National Association of Realtors(r) is launching a national campaign to urge home buyers who have been waiting to buy the home of their dreams to act now before the market changes. Read more…

The U.S. Army Field Band will honor and recognize the efforts of soldier heroes in the community for their service in Iraq and Afghanistan during a special concert in Troy, N.Y. Three local soldiers will be honored for their service in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Read more…

Three Illinois State University Army ROTC Cadets and a local Reserve Soldier will receive a hero's welcome home during Saturday's football game versus Missouri State University. These Soldiers have returned to the community after serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and will be recognized on-field during a half-time ceremony. The recognition ceremony is part of the Army's Operation Tribute to Freedom program which honors returning Soldiers for their service. Read more…

LIVE Team Broadcast to be Carried over Multiple Radio Networks, Stations, Internet Outlets All Invited to Carry Program Free All Night Long! Read more…

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) the author of the landmark law to expand ethical and effective stem cell treatment and research today announced the awarding of over $12 million in federal contracts to procure and store the nation's supply of umbilical cord blood, making life- saving stem cells available to treat more than 67 diseases including leukemia and sickle cell anemia, as well as for research into further medical advancements. Read more…

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Ken Mehlman will travel to Minnesota to rally grassroots volunteers on Saturday, Nov. 4. Read more…

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence filed complaints with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday, Nov. 1, asking the FEC to investigate whether the National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America are in violation of Federal Election Commission regulations and Federal Election Campaign Laws. Read more…

Most Russians of adult age were raised under the Soviet educational system. My wife has described much of it to me. When it comes to daydreaming, talking in class, tardiness, and homework excuses, th... Read more…

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Ken Mehlman will travel to Montana to rally grassroots volunteers on Sunday, Nov. 5. Read more…

A statement by Michael S. Hurley of the Catholic Accountability Project LLC Read more…

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Bosnia's war crimes court issued its longest jail sentence on Friday, sending a Serb wartime military commander to prison for 26 years for the murder of 144 Muslims during Bosnia's 1992-95 war. Read more…

Mayo Clinic Cancer Center's Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for prostate cancer research has been renewed for an additional five years. SPORE grants are highly competitive awards given to institutions on the cutting edge of translational research in specific types of cancer. Read more…

A breakdown of money MoveOn raised for candidates this cycle through MoveOn.org Political Action. Members gave $5,721,231.59 to federal candidates in 2005-2006. Read more…

Two students from Everett High School in Washington state and former principal David Clark of Columbus North High School in Indiana will receive the 2006 Courage in Student Journalism Awards presented by the Newseum, the Student Press Law Center and the National Scholastic Press Association. Read more…

The nation's foremost, bipartisan state elections experts are available now through election night to discuss this year's highly competitive state elections. Read more…

It's political election time across the United States and just days before Election Tuesday, mudslinging via political ads is en vogue. Read more…

"There's been a lot of discussion about taxes this election but this one pager walks through the two parties' differences on government spending," said Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR). Read more…

Military officials today released a statement on Spec. Santos Cardona, a dog handler who was convicted of abusing detainees at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, saying he "deployed Oct. 30 from Fort Bragg, N.C. and is currently in Kuwait with his unit, the 23rd Military Police Company" and that "his forward movement into Iraq with his unit has been stopped by commanders on the ground and his situation is being evaluated." Read more…

As the federal government has implemented new regulations requiring proof of citizenship for Medicaid, the issue of illegal immigrants and their children has emerged as a significant issue. The Center for Immigration Studies has analyzed both births to illegal immigrants and their use of Medicaid. Information on these and related topics can be found at the Center's web site: http://www.cis.org. Read more…

Israeli politicians comments on aborting the US campaign in Iraq Read more…

Proud of Who We Are officially opened its Florida Chapter today as gay rights activist and president of PWWA-FL Kyle DeVries delivered a letter urging Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist to be honest with Floridians about his sexuality and his relationship with convicted felon and former Katherine Harris staffer Bruce Jordan. Read more…

The Michael J. Fox Foundation has awarded $2.3 million in total funding for six research projects under its Dopamine Non-Responsive Symptoms of PD initiative. The funding will drive both increased pre-clinical focus on and expanded clinical development for the range of Parkinson's symptoms that do not respond to existing dopamine replacement therapies. Read more…