Ape is it marked a turning point for gay and lesbian politics. America has its first openly gay senator. Plus lgbt votes helped make the difference in a tight president ial race. Only 3. 5 million votes separated the candidates. And yet, it is still legal under federal law in america to discriminate in hiring in employment on the basis of Sexual Orientation or identity. These are forgone conclusions for people of color and faiths but for the Lgbt Community the fight still rages on. With me tico, welcome to the show. Its great to go back. Eliot especially after youve had this year. One big win after another what made this happen . This years election was a turning point for americans and our movement for fairness and for justice under the law. And i think president obama has proven once and for all that elected officials can take a strong stance in favor of lgbt fairness and not fear backlash from the voters. Im not talking about his Marriage Equality, which is historic, his agencies pu
Counsel. In india, rape trial, convicted of the fatal gangrape of the woman who sponsored nationwide uproar. A new technique that lets you see and feel the grand masters. Russias president has criticized the u. S. Threat of strikes against syria. Vladimir putin says the allegation is utter nonsense. He said using military force against it would be unacceptable and violate international law. Common sense speaks for itself. The Syrian Government forces are advancing. In some region options, they have circled the rebels. Giving a card to those who call for intervention is utterly nonsense. It does not fit any logic. I am convinced it is just a provocation by those who want to pull other countries into the syrian conflict, who want to gain support from powerful international players. First of all, the United States. All 13 United Nations weapons inspectors left syria and drove to beirut. They are due to report to ba ban kee moon who said he is undecided but barack obama said he is consider
Phone with senator durbin, i was thrilled. He invited senators durbin and graham to the white house. But the hard right attacked again. A meeting that could have ended in a bipartisan handshake instead devolved into one of the most infamous meetings of his presidency. But still, we went back to work. Excuse me, i have a cold. But still, we went back to work to strike a deal with the president. Yesterday i talked to the president in the morning. We were not far apart on the issues. A deal to Fund Military and critical programs for the middle class can be struck. We agreed to the contours of that deal. An immigration deal was then reached. We could address Childrens Health insurance, other health issues, disaster aid. We went to the meeting and had a long and productive discussion. I told the president we democrats were willing to fund the military at the highest levels in history. Far above even his budget request. I reluctantly put his wall request for the southern bothered on the tab
Today, christians all around the world will celebrate Ash Wednesday. It marks the beginning of lent. A six weird period of fasting and repentance leading up to easter. It dont matter where we go we always find a way back home. Steve we hope you lived it up yesterday on fat tuesday because today is Ash Wednesday. Ainsley got to give it up today. Pete is marred gray. Ainsley Ash Wednesday today. Give it up and miss it and pray to god and remember him. Steve the whole act of giving something up represently indicates the sacrifice that jesus had during his 40 days out in the dessert. We gave up Brian Kilmeade for one day in his place we got you. Pete you will miss him after one day. Thanks for having me. Ainsley glad to have you. Steve busy story and lead story is right there. We have hit the breaking point, pete. Pete the crisis at our southern border reaching a breaking point as steve said. Steve brand new numbers from the Border Patrol show a record surge of illegal immigration in the U