Let the speculation begin! Washington Post theGrio AP Slate

Robert Spitzer: "the former state trooper will forever be linked with what some will consider his "profile in courage" moment...Yet Stupak had another profile in courage moment a decade ago, one that tested his political mettle against a similarly virulent political movement, and that, in many ways, spoke even more clearly to his character as … Continue reading Bart Stupak's First "Profile in Courage" Moment

Cincinnati CityBeat: "Some Greater Cincinnati residents said 'Thank you' today to U.S. Rep. Steve Driehaus (D-Price Hill)."

Pro-life Democrat Bart Stupak announced his decision to retire today.  Stupak faced a flurry of attacks from “pro-life” conservatives and pro-choicers during the healthcare fight, but stood firm, fighting to protect the lives of all Americans- born and unborn, insured and uninsured.  The attacks against him and his authentic pro-life stance continued after the healthcare … Continue reading Pro-life Democrat Bart Stupak Retiring

Justice Stevens has informed the President (in this letter) of his decision to leave the Court at the end of the current term. 

Gregory McKinney of Virginia Democrats for Life points out this important story and its implications: Very disappointed to read about the decision by Indiana Right to Life to block endorsements of any and all Democrats. This decision no doubt confirms the suspicion by Democratic pro-lifers that many state RTL organizations and anti-abortion leaders throughout the country are partisan Republicans. So … Continue reading Indiana Right to Life (The Life of the Republican Party?)

Revealing the strength of China's repression, Gao Zhisheng says he is abandoning his role as a government critic and human rights activist in hopes of reuniting with his family.

Stories: Washington Post, LA Times  WARNING- VERY VIOLENT IMAGES/VIDEOS Pictures: Foreign Policy, MSNBC Videos: Foreign Policy, NY Times

If special interests and their "ownership" of politicians are such a universal problem, shouldn't we be worried that pro-life PAC payouts split like this?: Democratic candidates: $275,633. Republican candidates: $6,574,480. Read on at OpenSecrets.org.

Is America in the midst of decline or on the brink of disaster?  David Brooks of the NY Times rejects these trendy notions and argues that "despite all the problems, America’s future is exceedingly bright."