Welcome to the third issue of Liberal America’s Sunday Spin. In each issue you’ll find the highlights from the week, which includes the latest on politics, the economy, activism, the environment, and even a few funnies. So sit back, relax and soak in what Liberal America has to offer!
Week of? June 30 ? July 6; Vol 1, Issue 3
Politics
GOP Sex Obsession: Rep. Louie Gohmert Doesn?t Like ?This Sexuality Stuff? – by Olivia Hughs
The GOP sex obsession?does it ever end? No. But?Rep.?Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) claims to?not like ?this sexuality stuff.? ?We think they doth protest too much…
Sarah Palin Hints At Jumping From The Broken GOP To Newly Formed Freedom Party (VIDEO) – by Wendi Petit
While most people would want to ignore anything having to do with Sarah Palin, this might be one that you would want to take note of. Besides having a book in the works about the alleged ?war on Christmas? it seems that…
Activism & Social Justice
Wendy Davis Inspires New Songs As Her Message Rockets ?Round The World (VIDEOS) – by Deborah Montesano
Thanks to the phenomenon of social media, images of State Senator Wendy Davis? emotion-packed filibuster in Austin, Texas last month quickly ricocheted around the world. The Senator’s stand has been so inspiring that songs are being written about her.
Was Feminism Born During The American Revolution? – by Deborah Montesano
Is it possible that American feminism was born out of the same battle-scarred breath that gave birth to the country? The courage and valor, the feistiness and thrust for freedom that we see across the nation today is the same story that unfolded in the life of one amazing Revolutionary War soldier named…
Economy
Mortgage Loans Or Student Loans? How Sallie Mae Is Using Taxpayer Money To Prey Off Of the Nation’s Most Economically Vulnerable – by Jon Coffey
Early last week, Sen. Warren sent a letter to the acting director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Ed DeMarco requesting information on Sallie Mae’s misuse of a line of credit…
Environment
Granite Mountain Hotshot Firefighters Die In Arizona Wildfire And Politics Can Be Blamed – by Christopher Hull
Nineteen firefighters are confirmed dead in a raging wildfire that spanned 2,000 acres in Arizona. The Granite Mountain Hotshots were members of an elite specialized team of firefighters. This didn’t have to happen.
Crazy, Silly, and Funny
Wendy Davis? Filibustering Skills Are No Match Against The New Republi-Watch! – by Joseph Guyer
Curious as to how Texas Senate Republicans got away with altering the congressional time stamp on Senate Bill 5? Now you too can turn back time! Introducing the new Republi-Watch…
