Laramie approves anti-discrimination law
The Laramie City Council approves a local anti-discrimination ordinance in the college town where Shepard’s death triggered nationwide sympathy and brought a re-examination of attitudes toward gays 17 years ago. The council votes 7-2 in favor of the measure that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, employment and access to public facilities such as restaurants. Local organizers focused their efforts on Laramie after the Legislature repeatedly rejected anti-discrimination bills, most recently early this year. Shepard’s mother:
I’m thrilled that Laramie’s doing it, at the same time sort of saddened that the state of Wyoming can’t see fit to do that as well.Maybe the rest of Wyoming will understand this is about fellow human beings and not something that’s other than what they are…But I feel like if Wyoming had done more to open the door to acceptance, that kind of reputation would have disappeared very quickly. Instead of taking advantage of the moment, they just sort of turned around and ran.
Becomes youngest MP since 17th century
Black is elected in the Paisley and Renfrewshire South constituency, beating Douglas Alexander by more than 5500 votes (23,548 votes to 17,864), a 27% swing. Alexander held a majority of more than 16,000 before the election. She becomes the youngest MP since the 17th Century.
The people of Scotland are speaking and it’s time for their voice to be heard at Westminster. I make this promise…that is exactly what I plan to do…I think it’s truly because people have awakened to the fact this Westminster establishment has not been serving them and the Labour party in Scotland has not been serving them, and they must’ve felt that Douglas Alexander wasn’t serving them. What people are looking for is that change, an end to austerity and the SNP were the only ones offering that.
On a second referendum:
This election, we have continually said is not about independence, it’s about making sure the Westminster establishment works to the best it possibly can for Scotland.
Runs for President
Huckabee announces he will seek the Republican nomination for President for a second time. Huckabee also launches his campaign website mikehuckabee.com. In speech in the town of Hope, where he was born, Huckabee talks about school prayer, fishing for catfish and running for student council in Hope:
So it seems perfectly fitting that it would be here that I announce I am a candidate for president of the United States.
Announces Presidential run
Carson announces that he is joining the race for the Presidency, in his home town of Detroit.
Now that I have introduced my family, you say, Who are you? I am Ben Carson and I am a candidate for President of the United States.
Runs for President
Fiorina announces her candidacy for president on Good Morning America, becoming the first declared female candidate to seek the Republican Party’s nomination.
Yes, I am running. I think I’m the best person for the job because I understand how the economy actually works. I understand the world; who’s in it.
She also criticizes Hillary Clinton saying she is “clearly is not trustworthy.”
She has not been transparent about a whole set of things that matter.
A video posted on her campaign website, carlyforpresident.com, starts with a shot of Fiorina watching Clinton’s campaign announcement video.
If you’re tired of the sound bites, the vitriol, the pettiness, the egos, the corruption; if you believe that it’s time to declare the end of identity politics; if you believe that it’s time to declare the end of lowered expectations; if you believe that it’s time for citizens to stand up to the political class and say enough, then join us.
Announces presidential run
Sanders says that he plans to run for the Democrats’ 2016 presidential nomination. Multiple Sanders aides confirm the news. Sanders::
People should not underestimate me. I’ve run outside of the two-party system, defeating Democrats and Republicans, taking on big-money candidates and, you know, I think the message that has resonated in Vermont is a message that can resonate all over this country.
Signs anti-tax pledge
Rubio signs Americans for Tax Reform’s (ATR) anti-tax pledge to oppose any tax increase if elected president. ATR’s president:
By signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge to the American people, Senator Rubio continues to protect American taxpayers against higher taxes.
Protests over third term
There are clashes between hundreds of protesters and armed police in Burundi’s capital, Bujumbura over the nomination of President Nkurunziza to run for a third term, despite a constitution that stipulates the president can only serve for two terms. Nkurunziza’s party says he is eligible for another term as popularly elected president. The president’s backers argue that his first term should not count since he was picked by lawmakers rather than voted in. US State Department:
With this decision, Burundi is losing an historic opportunity to strengthen its democracy by establishing a tradition of peaceful democratic transition.
Presidential bid
Waka Flocka announces that he is running for president. He says his running mate is DJ Whoo Kid.
I’m very pleased to announce today on 4/20, the best day of the year, I will be running for president. The first thing I’m gonna do when I get into office is legalize marijuana…The first thing I would f–kin’ stop as president is dogs coming into restaurants . . .I’m gonna raise minimum wage, I feel like all fast food restaurants should pay $15 an hour . . .I feel like women got all the rights already, man, what else do they want?
At age 28, he is not eligible to run.
Runs for President
Rubio announces that he’s running for President in a speech at the grand hall of Miami’s Freedom Tower, the place where Cuban exiles were first welcomed into the United States.
Grounded by the lessons of our history, but inspired by the promise of our future, I announce my candidacy for President of the United States of America.
Referring to Hillary Clinton’s announcement the day before:
Yesterday is over, and we are never going back. You see, we Americans are proud of our history, but our country has always been about the future. And before us now is the opportunity to author the greatest chapter yet in the amazing story of America. But we can’t do that by going back to the leaders and ideas of the past. We must change the decisions we are making by changing the people who are making them.
He mentions his father:
He used to tell me all the time: ‘En este país, ustedes van a poder lograr todas las cosas que nosotros no pudimos’” In this country, you will achieve all the things we never could.
After he finishes the speech, his wife, Jeanette, and their four young children — Amanda, Daniella, Anthony and Dominick — embrace him.
Runs for President
Clinton announces she will run for President in 2016, in a video called Getting Started. The video features a group of Americans talking about preparing for different life events.
I’m getting ready to do something too. I’m running for president. Americans have fought their way back from tough economic times. But the deck is still stacked in favor of those at the top. Everyday Americans need a champion, and I want to be that champion. So you can do more than just get by, you can get ahead and stay ahead. Because when families are strong, America is strong. So I’m hitting the road to earn your vote. Because it’s your time, and I hope you’ll join us on this journey.
Launches presidential campaign
Paul officially launches his 2016 presidential election campaign on the Republican ticket in Louisville, Kentucky.
Today begins the journey to take America back…The Washington machine that gobbles up our freedoms and invades every nook and cranny of our lives must be stopped…I am running for president to return our country to the principles of liberty and limited government.
Elected
Gen Buhari beats incumbent Jonathan by more than 2.5 million votes, to become the first opposition candidate to win a presidential election in Nigeria.
Labour election broadcast
Freeman appears in an election broadcast for Labour party.
We are in the run-up to a general election and you are going to hear loads of claims from people from the left, on the right, all over the place. It’s going to drive you mad. It will probably drive me mad. It boils down to a choice between a Labour government and a Conservative one…But it isn’t just a choice between two different plans, two different ways of getting the deficit down. It’s a choice between two completely different sets of values – a choice about what kind of country we want to live in.
Claims global warming will encourage prostitution
Lee introduces House Concurrent Resolution 29, a resolution which warns that because of the conflict and instability that global warming will create, women will be forced into prostitution in order to obtain enough food and clean water for their families. Excerpt:
Women will disproportionately face harmful impacts from climate change. Food insecure women with limited socioeconomic resources may be vulnerable to situations such as sex work, transactional sex, and early marriage that put them at risk for HIV, STIs, unplanned pregnancy, and poor reproductive health.
Stands ‘unapologetically’ with Israel
While speaking to a crowd at Liberty University, Cruz announces he’s running for President. He also criticizes President Obama.
Instead of a president who boycotts Prime Minister Netanyahu, imagine a president who stands unapologetically with the nation of Israel.
Announces Presidential run
Cruz announces on Twitter that he’s running for President.
I'm running for President and I hope to earn your support! pic.twitter.com/0UTqaIoytP
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 23, 2015
Running for Congress
Matthews plans to run for the seat being vacated by Rep. Van Hollen. Matthews is currently speaking with Democratic activists as well as interviewing consultants.
Her successful career in local television plus her work for one of the region’s most respected employers definitely gives her a strong background to be a strong voice.
Wins 2015 CPAC straw poll
Paul wins the 2015 Conservative Political Action Conference straw poll for potential GOP presidential candidates, with 26% of votes.
Our party is filled with constitutional conservatives who have chosen to stand with me for a third consecutive straw poll victory.
Restricts Syrian visas
Lebanon begin imposing entry restrictions on Syrians as the country struggles to cope with more than a million refugees fleeing the civil war next door. The government estimates there are about 1.5 million Syrians in Lebanon, about a quarter of the total population. Some 1.1 million are registered with the UN refugee agency. Lebanese officials say they simply cannot absorb any more. The policy requires Syrians to obtain visas that limit the time they can remain in Lebanon. Interior minister:
We have enough. There’s no capacity any more to host more displaced
Lebanese security officials say many Syrians are turned back at border crossings but they have no exact figures. The flow of Syrians through one popular crossing appears lower than normal. There are no plans to forcibly repatriate Syrians already in Lebanon.