At least some Republicans hung their heads in shame.

So I was wrong. It's not the first time, and it won't be the last time, but I'm happy to have been proven wrong.

Yesterday the Congress voted overwhelmingly to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act for another 25 years. It's good to see them take time out from flag burning amendments and bans on gay folks committing to each other to get the small things taken care of.

Next stop, minimum wage hike.