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It’s All Good For Michael Jackson

Filed under: Michael Jackson , Celebrity Justice Michael Jackson would be smiling today … if circumstances were different, of course, because a judge just dismissed a $300 million lawsuit that had been filed against him. A federal judge in New York just dismissed a lawsuit filed by AllGood… Read more

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The Political Compass: just how "liberal" are we, anyway?

Scholars & Rogues, an allegedly “liberal” blog, subjects itself to the Political Compass test to see how liberal it really is. Then its writers offer some thoughts and critiques on the PC method, which is better than simple “left v right” thinking, but a far cry from perfect. The Compass is a helpful tool for all of us, though, in that it makes us think a little more critically about what some of our overworked political labels really mean. And don't mean. added by: hoosierdaddy

American Bar Association Backs Marriage Equality

The American Bar Association on Tuesday unequivocally backed civil marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples. In a resolution adopted less than one week after a federal judge in San Francisco struck down California's Proposition 8 as unconstitutional, the group acknowledges that same-sex couples “are only seeking to participate in an equal basis in a foundational institution of our civil life,” former ABA president Tommy Wells told the organization's house of delegates. “They simply want to share in the legal blessings that we give to married couples. It can only strengthen marriage.” Text of the ABA resolution is as follows: “RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges state, territorial, and tribal governments to eliminate all of their legal barriers to civil marriage between two persons of the same sex who are otherwise eligible to marry.” added by: TimALoftis

Shanna Moakler to Carrie Prejean: Shame on You!

Shanna Moakler hasn’t exactly let go of her feelings for disgraced beauty queen Carrie Prejean. About a month after the former Miss USA contestant got married to Kyle Boller, Moakler spoke to In Touch Weekly and offered anything but congratulations. Focusing on Prejean’s infamous stance against gay marriage, Shanna said: “Isn’t it nice to be able to go and celebrate your love with your family and friends? How can you deny that joy that you experienced on that day to other living human beings? You should be ashamed of yourself!” In a way, Moakler has gotten the last laugh in this feud. A federal judge in San Francisco struck down Proposition 8 as unconstitutional this week, ending California’s ban on homosexual marriages. However, because Prejean’s 15 minutes are up and she exploited religion and milked every ounce of attention she received for every last penny back in the day, we’re guessing she couldn’t care less about this issue anymore.

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Carla vs. Rosario: Who’d You Rather?

Filed under: Carla Gugino , Rosario Dawson , Beauty ” Sin City ” stars Carla Gugino , 38, and Rosario Dawson , 31, reunited their faces at the same event in Hollywood on Thursday. Question is … Read more

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Ellen on California Gay Marriage Ruling — ‘Equality Won’

Filed under: Ellen DeGeneres , Celebrity Justice Moments ago, a federal judge overturned California ‘s ban on same-sex marriages — and just seconds after the news broke, Ellen DeGeneres was already celebrating … via Twitter . Ellen just posted the message, “This just in: Equality Won!” And she isn’t… Read more

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Judge Blocks Controversial Part of Arizona Immigration Law [Arizona]

A federal judge has blocked controversial elements of the Arizona’s SB 1070 , the immigration law that goes into effect tomorrow. Yes, this block includes the “carry your papers” provision that got everyone nationwide all hot and bothered. More

Offshore Drilling Moratorium Blocked

Federal Judge Martin Feldman has agreed with industry to block Obama’s six-month moratorium on new deepwater drilling.

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Notorious B.I.G. Family’s Civil Suit All Played Out

Notorious B.I.G.’s murder remains unsolved and his family remains unconvinced. A federal judge has dismissed the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the rapper’s mother, Voletta…

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Michael Douglas to Judge: My Fame’s to Blame for Cameron’s Screwups

Can Michael Douglas’ semi-mea culpa help save his son? The Oscar winner has joined family members in writing a letter to a federal judge asking for leniency for son…

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