Senator Bryd’s speech, also civil rights defense in St. Paul

Senator Robert Bryd has consistently made very eloquent, powerful speeches from the Senate floor. Unfortunately for most of us, they are rarely covered in typical media. Fortunately, the CommonDreams.org news site exists. Go and read his speech! Closer to home (for those of us who live here in St. Paul), the St. Paul Bill of Rights Defense Committee is sponsoring two important forums — one on May 29 and one on June 6. More information here.