Actress and Democratic political activist Ashley Judd announced Wednesday she will not challenge Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in 2014.
Judd tweeted the news last night.
Sources told The Washington Post that "the timing just wasn't right" for a Judd Senate campaign, though McConnell was clearly wary of a potential Judd bid.
Another insider said the 44-year-old actress was "95 percent there" on a decision to enter the Senate race but had "gone back and forth in recent days."
Not everyone is jumping on the Bill Gates condom bandwagon.
On the contrary, in a surprising move, Boston College has warned that students distributing condoms on its campus may face disciplinary action.
Students running "safe sites" in dorm rooms providing condoms and advice may be violating the Catholic school's religious mission, officials said.
A student spokeswoman said the students offer a service not otherwise available at the university, and the ACLU has said it may take legal action.
With gay marriage in the Supreme Court's hands during historic arguments this week, people from all sides of the spectrum have descended upon D.C.
That includes the Westboro Baptist Church.
The anti-gay activists from Kansas are at it again, this time picketing the SCOTUS and facing off with numerous citizens who couldn't disagree with them more.
Journalism student Trey Yingst went down to experience for himself the scene outside the nation's highest court as it debates the issue of gay marriage.
It may be too late for Kailyn Lowry, but Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City's Human Resources Administration is hoping it isn't too late for other teenagers around the country.
The government has placed a series of ads around the subway system, each one depicting an infant and carrying a message to potential young mothers.
"Honestly Mom," reads one poster. "Chances are he won't stay with you. What happens to me?"
Said Mayor Bloomberg of the controversy: "This campaign makes very clear to young people that there's a lot at stake when it comes to deciding to raise a child."
That may be true, but are the posters appropriate? Sound off now: Do these subway ads go too far?
Hearing challenges to state laws that limit marriage to heterosexual couples, the Supreme Court indicated that it may be hesitant to strike down such laws.
NBC News reports that it is “obvious that the U.S. Supreme Court is not prepared to issue any sweeping ruling” declaring a constitutional right to gay marriage.
Pete Williams, reporting for the network, said there seemed to be “very little eagerness” on behalf of any of the justices to “embrace that broad a ruling.”
At issue in Tuesday’s argument was California’s Proposition 8, the state amendment enacted by voters in 2008 that limits marriage to heterosexuals.
Williams said that both the liberal and the conservative justices seemed wary of issuing a decision that would apply to any state outside of California.
Even if that's the case, how will they rule on Prop 8?
U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) said Thursday that it's time to repeal Obamacare before it literally kills women, children and senior citizens.
“That’s why we’re here: Because we’re saying repeal this failure before it literally kills women, kills children, kills senior citizens,” she said on the House floor.
“Let’s not do that. Let’s love people. Let’s care about people. Let’s repeal it now while we can,” added the controversial 2012 presidential candidate.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said this week that he isn't sure if he would sign a bill to ban the practice of using therapies to turn a gay child into a straight child.
His expected challenger for reelection, State Sen. Barbara Buono, a co-sponsor of the bill banning gay conversion therapy of minors, calls that "disgusting."
The Buono team clearly senses an opening to cast the popular Republican governor as a right-wing fanatic, something he is rarely if ever called.
He was asked yesterday about the bill, which passed out of a legislative committee Monday and has yet to be approved by the full state legislature.
Christie said that he generally doesn't decide on bills before they reach his desk and he had only recently heard of the practice of gay conversion.
Even Bill Maher is feeling the sting of California's new income tax rates.
“Liberals,” he said on a recent broadcast, "you could actually lose me.”
He made the comments during a panel discussion of U.S. budget policy that included MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, who blasted Rep. Paul Ryan’s proposal.
“The Ryan budget is a document that says the big problems in American right now are that rich people do not have enough money," said Maddow.
Maher responded, somewhat uncharacteristically: “You know what? Rich people - I’m sure you’d agree with this - do pay the freight in this country.”
Elizabeth Warren has proposed what some believe is a radical idea: a minimum wage hike up to $22 per hour.
The Massachusetts Senator is basing that figure on the minimum wage of 1960 and multiplying it by workers' gains in productivity over the last 50 years.
A a recent hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Warren inquired of the $7.25 current wage: why shouldn’t employees enjoy the benefits of such enhanced labor practices?
"What happened to the other $14.75?" she asked at the hearing. "It sure didn’t go to the worker."
Former Secretary of State and FLOTUS Hillary Clinton has announced her support for gay marriage in a new video for the Human Rights Campaign.
Says the 65-year-old wife of Bill Clinton:
“LGBT Americans are our colleagues, our teachers, our soldiers, our friends, our loved ones, and they are full and equal citizens and deserve the rights of citizenship."
"That includes marriage. That’s why I support marriage for lesbian and gay couples. I support it personally and as a matter of policy and law.”
After eight years as First Lady, followed by eight more in the U.S. Senate and four as the nation's top diplomat, Hillary stepped down this winter.
Many consider her the odds-on favorite to seek the Democratic nomination for president a second time in 2016, should she desire to do so.
What do you think: Hillary in 2016?
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The third teaser for Anchorman 2 has landed. All of the stars from Anchorman are back including Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and David Koechner.
Star Trek Into Darkness takes what J.J. Abrams started in 2009 and sends the franchise into hyperdrive. Our Star Trek Into Darkness review sets aside the is Benedict Cumberbatch Khan debate to state this film exceeds the original.
The first clip from Despicable Me 2 has dropped. Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig star in the animated sequel.
The wedding of Tyrion and Sansa highlights this week's Game of Thrones. Read in our review how Daenerys also tries to forge a strategic union of her own.
Dexter Season 8 kicks off on June 30. Watch an extended trailer for the Showtime thriller now.
That was quite The Vampire Diaries Season 4 finale, huh? Come along now and discuss it with our Round Table!
Use it as a spread, dip or sauce. This popular Indian cilantro chutney is easy to make with just a few basic ingredients.
This unique Spaghetti Squash "Pasta" dish is light and meat-free. It's the perfect dinner for a hot summer day.
This warm fava bean salad with waluts and pear is a harbinger of spring. Enjoy its subtle, albeit distinct, pork flavor today!
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