Patrick Murphy

Why We Can't Afford to Fail: A Blue Dog for Reform

Rep. Patrick Murphy | Posted 11.07.2009 | Politics


Rep. Patrick Murphy

As a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dogs, I believe this health care reform legislation is an opportunity our nation cannot afford to miss.

On Don't Ask Don't Tell, Army's Ready, So What's the Hold-up?

Jon Soltz | Posted 10.30.2009 | Politics


Jon Soltz

Here's an idea: Let's just keep our best troops, no matter what their background or orientation. Momentum is picking up in Congress behind that notion, but we still need the President to make his move.

What Can Stop the Gay-Bashing in the Military?

Nathaniel Frank | Posted 11.22.2009 | Politics


Nathaniel Frank

Petty Officer Third Class Joseph Rocha was brutalized for more than two years at his base in Bahrain after his refusal to hire a prostitute raised suspicions that he was gay. This is not an academic debate.

Sam Stein

Dem Rep: "Don't Ask Don't Tell" Will Be Repealed Shortly

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 09.14.2009 | Politics


The point man in Congress on overturning a law banning openly gay people from serving in the military predicted on Friday that the repeal would come s...

Jason Linkins

Patrick Murphy Defends Obama, Vows DADT Repeal

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 08.16.2009 | Politics


Last week, we noted that Pennsylvania Representative and Iraq War veteran Patrick Murphy had assumed the role of chief sponsor for the Military Readin...

Jason Linkins

Rep. Patrick Murphy, Iraq Vet, Takes Charge of DADT Fight

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 08.08.2009 | Politics


So, look back at the presidential campaign when President Barack Obama promised to do away with the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" regulation, which forces ev...

PA-Sen: The Potential Democratic Primary Pool

Senate Guru | Posted 05.16.2009 | Politics


Senate Guru

Both Specter and Toomey will spend the bulk of their resources just to get through the primary, leaving the eventual Republican nominee financially near-broke, having to re-build a bankroll from almost scratch.

As Congress Moves to End Gay Ban, Don't Let History Repeat Itself

Nathaniel Frank | Posted 04.02.2009 | Politics


Nathaniel Frank

Rep. Ellen Tauscher has just announced she'll introduce a bill to repeal the ban on open gays in the military, a momentous step that comes on the 15th anniversary of this highly unpopular policy.

Why Pennsylvania, America and Veterans Everywhere Need Patrick Murphy In Congress

Steve Young | Posted 12.04.2008 | Style


Steve Young

While not typically a column to go to for endorsement information, in light of the seriousness of this election I felt compelled to make sure we, and ...

Obama, McCain, and Our Veterans

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics


Marcia G. Yerman

Many may not know that Obama's name was placed in nomination by a man who identified himself as "a life-long Republican and an Iraq war veteran." His name is Michael Wilson; he served as an Air Force medic.

Obama's Win: How it Will Change the Leadership and Future of the Democratic Party

Rob Kall | Posted 06.12.2008 | Politics


Rob Kall

The end Clintonian control of the Democratic Party will be a time with many opportunities for people and organizations to jump into the openings in the power hierarchy that is forming.