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GOP Candidates To Unemployed/Uninsured Woman: You’re On Your Own. She Applauds (VIDEO)

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If you are Lynn Frazier, what the four candidates basically told you is get a job and buy insurance on your own. Of course, your entire point is that at this very moment, you don't have one and because of that, you can't afford the other, but let's not focus on that.

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Right-Wing Religious Leader Claims Clinton Is To Blame For Oral Sex Related Cancers (VIDEO)

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There's an expression that goes something like, 'Each generation thinks they invented oral sex.' Right-wing hate Pastor, Bryan Fischer gives credit to Bill Clinton.

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North Carolina Republican Calls For Publicly Hanging Abortion Providers

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GOP lawmakers have sought to make it legal to kill abortion providers in several states such as South Carolina, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. Now a Republican lawmaker in North Carolina not only wants to execute abortion doctors, he wants to hang 'em.

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Republican Candidates Are President Obama’s Best Campaign Aides

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In the fierce battle between Next Gingrich and Mitt Romney for second place in this year’s presidential campaign, the two top Republicans have become the President’s best aides for...

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Gingrich Gets Mitt-Slapped – Newt Should Have Called In Sick

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The Florida Debate showed a side of Mitt that many including myself were surprised to see. Romney Bitch Slapped Newt all over the stage last night.

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Ron Paul Asks Government To Intervene In Internet Free Market And Loses

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An anonymous YouTube and Twitter user who goes by the handle, 'NHLiberty4Paul' posted some controversial messages geared toward Jon Huntsman and in support of Ron Paul. The Paul camp...

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The Romney Family Converted Romney’s Father-In-Law – After He Died

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Edward Davies was an atheist. He spent his life hating religion. He died hating religion. That apparently wasn't good enough for the Romney family. A bit over a year...

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Gingrich Forgets He’s A Serial Adulterer, Compares Gay Marriage To ‘Paganism’

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Despite having more marriages under his belt than J-Lo, Newt continues to viciously attack same-sex marriage.

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WI State Senate President Calls School ‘Sewer,’ Later Apologizes

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Privatizing eduction has been a cornerstone of the Republican platform for decades. Privatization of virtually everything has been a cornerstone of the Koch brothers and ALEC led Wisconsin Republican...

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Occupy Wall St. Wins! The GOP Has Completely Lost Control Of The Narrative

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When was the last time you heard anyone talk about 'shared sacrifice' and 'austerity?' Exactly.

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Ron Paul’s Former Secretary Confirms That Paul Proofread His Newsletters

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If you are still convinced that Paul is above the dirtiest, most disgusting and pandering kind of politics, perhaps you'd listen to his former secretary and current follower, Renae...

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What the GOP Debates Have Taught Me

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All of the GOP contenders are so ingrained in their religious beliefs that it has corrupted their thinking processes and their decision-making abilities. All four of them unconsciously...

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Anti-Gay Pastor Claims Same-Sex Marriage Will Lead To Pedophilia And Bestiality (VIDEO)

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The Right Wing evangelical community has been willing to say just about anything to bash same-sex marriage. Right wingers across the country have been desperate to make homosexuality a...

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Wisconsin GOP Votes To Break Native American Treaties

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Assembly Bill 426 allows mining companies to use land in Wisconsin with very little regulation.

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Florida Republican Congressional Candidate Equates Obama’s First Term To ‘Slave Ship’ (VIDEO)

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Mark Oxner, a Republican running for Congress against liberal firebrand Alan Grayson, who has decided to make thinking people happy by running again, in Florida’s new 27th district, recently...

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Tennessee Rep. Says It’s ‘Virtually Impossible’ To Contract AIDS Through Heterosexual Sex

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Apparently, biology isn't required study in Tennessee's high schools, because another Tennessee GOP lawmaker, Sen. Stacey Campfield said this today, 'My understanding is that it is virtually — not...

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New Hampshire GOP Introduce Bills To Roll Back Domestic Violence Laws

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The Republican War Against Women has steamrolled into New Hampshire. In what looks to be an effort to demonstrate their hatred of women, New Hampshire Republicans are proposing two...

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Did You Know Your Genitalia Determines Your Sexual Orientation? This And Other Amazing Revelations From Republican Lawmaker In Tennessee.

Did You Know Your Genitalia Determines Your Sexual Orientation? This And Other Amazing Revelations From Republican Lawmaker In Tennessee.

I have to admit, with some shame, that more often than I would care to acknowledge, my anger at stupid people gets the best of me. Instead of trying...

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Subsidized & Not Too Bright – What’s The Matter With Alabama?

We're looking at YOU, Red States!

If Alabama hates 'socialism' so much, why do they keep taking money from blue states?

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Newt Gingrich Finally Answers THE Question: How Is Your Affair Different From Clinton’s? (VIDEO)

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We can't forget that Gingrich played a major role in the witch hunt that plagued the Clinton administration in the 90s. At the same time that Congress was investigating...

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BREAKING: Secretary Of Defense Announces $487 Billion In Defense Cuts

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The trillion-dollar defense budget is being cut in half over the next ten years. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced on Thursday that the Department of Defense will ask...

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Rand Paul’s Airport Detention – Much Ado About Nothing (VIDEO)

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I'm not for the draconian TSA screenings, but for this particular incident to make Rand Paul the poster child for civil liberties, seems a little (a lot) overblown.

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Georgia Teacher Allegedly Encouraged Students To Play Slave Game During Recess

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Apparently, the drinking water in Georgia contains a chemical that causes stupidity. Either that or many Georgians just long for the return of slavery. Not too long ago, a...

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Rick Santorum Says Obama Wants Kids To Go To College To Learn ‘Liberalism’

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As a wise man once said, 'Reality has a well-known liberal bias.' Rick Santorum doesn't think kids should have to learn about it.

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‘Banks Aren’t Bad People’ Says Mitt Romney (VIDEO)

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Mitt wants YOU to feel bad for the banks. Try not to laugh so hard, you'll throw out your back!

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Newt Gingrich Wants A Moon Base, No Word On If He Also Wants Lasers To Go With It (VIDEO)

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Newt Gingrich has announced he wants to spend billions of dollars to build a base on the moon.

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Republicans Are Literally Willing To Let People Die To Decrease Our Debt

Unfortunately, this is a choice which MANY Americans are faced with.

Republicans seem to believe that the biggest problem in our country is our debt. Despite the fact that people die because of lack of healthcare. Despite the fact that...

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East Haven Rep. Mayor Responds To Indictment Of Police On Civil Rights Abuse Of Latinos With Taco Joke (VIDEO)

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Diaz asked the simple question (which some conservatives have referred to as 'gotcha' journalism): 'What are you doing for the Latino community today?' The response by Mayor Maturo:...

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Mitch Daniels Is a Bald-Faced Liar

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Not surprisingly the GOP selected a man that knows nothing about sane economic policy to deliver their SOTU rebuttal. In other words they selected George Bush's budget director

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Five Democratic State Senators In Missouri Threatened With Sniper Crosshairs On Their Office Doors

Remember this? Just another isolated incident, of course.

Domestic terrorism is every bit as real as 'Islamic terrorism' but always seems to go unopposed by the Right. Why do you suppose that is?

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Emotional Tribute to Gabby Giffords on the Floor of the Congress (VIDEO)

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The tribute to Gabby Giffords on the floor of the U. S. Congress today was emotional and inspiring. It's regrettable that it takes such tragedy to get Republicans...

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Santorum Believes Government Has Obligation To Promote Healthy Society, But Not Health (VIDEO)

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We all know that Rick Santorum is a flaming homophobe, so it should come as no surprise that he told the mother of a gay son that her son...

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Navy Seals Execute Daring Rescue Of American Hostage Held By Somalis As President Gave State Of The Union

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President Obama continues to prove that swaggering like a drunken cowboy is no replacement for competence in combating terrorism.

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New Hampshire Republicans Seek Passage Of Bill Allowing Discrimination Against Same-Sex Couples On Religious Grounds

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HB 1264, similar to religious exceptions found in anti-bullying bills in Tennessee and Michigan, would give businesses the right to deny services to married same-sex couples on religious grounds.

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4 Connecticut Police Officers Arrested By FBI Following Probe Into Abuses Against Latinos: A Progressive Cop’s Perspective

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On Tuesday, four East Haven, Connecticut police officers were arrested by the FBI on charges they had abused illegal immigrants and falsified reports in order to cover for injuries...

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Herman Cain Says The Darndest Things In Tea Party SOTU Response (VIDEO)

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In the event that the official Republican response to President (well, campaign Obama) Obama's State of the Union Address wasn't quite bizarre and hateful enough for you, you'll have...

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The L Project

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In the U.K., there's currently a project going on that will help save some young, LGBT lives. It's called The L Project. What they're doing is bringing...

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Gingrich Now Neck And Neck With Romney According To New Gallup Poll

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After once holding a 23 point lead nationally, Romney has seen his lead go up in smoke in a span of only a week.

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Republicans And The Hypocrisy Of Flag Pins (IMAGE)

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I was proud to see how much President Obama and Joe Biden love this country. So I glanced over at House Speaker John Boehner to see if he too...

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State Of The Union: A Lot Of Progressive Candy, A Few Bitter Pieces

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It's typically said that an election year State of the Union speech is a hint at the campaign strategy to come. I have little doubt that tonight's speech by...

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State of the Union 2012 Transcript

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The official transcript as released by the White House

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What Romney Money Could Do For The Average American

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What would Romney's annual income mean for the average family? Since most people base their income on an eight-hour work day, 52 weeks a year, that's what I'll assume...

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Do Viacom and YouTube Hate Free Speech? Michael Hayne’s Interview With Director of Dick Cheney War Crimes Film

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I had the pleasure of chatting with the writer and director of The Last War Crime, The Pen, and he had some very startling things to say about his...

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8 Reasons Why Newt Gingrich Should Get the Republican Presidential Nomination

Wife #2: Gingrich had an affair with Marianne Ginther while married to wife #1.

Greed, deceit, hypocrisy, faux faith and bigotry. Yup, Newt Gingrich is the distillation of all that the GOP stands for.

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Boycott Sherwin Williams: Kids Get Sick From Lead Paint, State Senator Authors Bill to End Lawsuit

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Worried about losing a lawsuit against sick and impoverished children? Just have your local bought and paid for politician change the law for you!

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Romney Gave More To A Church That Believes Eden Was In Missouri Than He Paid In Taxes

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Mitt Romney gave more money to the Mormon Church than he paid in taxes in 2010. That's all fine and dandy and I'm sure the Christian Right wackos will...

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Santorum Says Women Who Are Raped Should Have Their Rapist’s Baby Because It’s A Gift From God (VIDEO)

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No one should have a say in how a woman deals with the aftermath of her rape. That decision is hers and hers alone.

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On The Civil War, Slavery, And Treason

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In December 2010, the South Carolina Secession Gala was held in Columbia to celebrate the 150th anniversary of that state's decision to secede. Unfortunately, that was far from the...

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Rand Paul Not Really Detained And Rush Limbaugh Jokes That Ron Paul Should Be Detained (AUDIO)

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Rand Paul was supposedly detained by the TSA. If you're a pseudo-libertarian Senator with a psuedo-libertarian Presidential candidate daddy, it sure makes for some good press.

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Democratic Campaign Manager’s Cat Killed With Word ‘Liberal’ Written On Fur (Contains Graphic Picture)

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Jacob Burris, campaign manager to Arkansas Democratic Congressional candidate, Ken Aden, arrived home to a horrifying site Sunday evening. The Burris family cat was laying dead on the doorstep...

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Rick Santorum Refuses To Correct Woman Who Called President Obama A Muslim At Campaign Event (VIDEO)

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For years, Republicans have pushed the idea that President Obama is a secret Muslim, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that when a woman called the Commander in...

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Scalia Passes The Buck On Citizen’s United

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Justice Anton Scalia was one of the five justices who ruled in favor of corporate spending in 2010. In a presentation to the South Carolina Bar Association Scalia defended...

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Washington Poised To Become The Seventh State To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

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The State of Washington is poised to become the seventh state to boldly progress towards full equality by legalizing same sex marriage. Washington will likely soon follow the lead...

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GOP Introduces New Anti-Piracy Bill To Replace SOPA/PIPA (VIDEOS)

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Is it another wolf in sheep's clothing or is it a balanced approach to the real problem of online piracy?

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The Fall of Citizen Cain

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Even as the South Carolina primary was mercifully coming to an end, several hundred conservatives were already gathering in a rally/religious revival at Lake Eola in Orlando, Florida. Cain...

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Religious Intolerance Cannot be Tolerated

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As the 20th century faded and the 21st century emerged, so did the fact that religious diversity could no longer be ignored.

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The End Of The Libertarian Fantasy

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Libertarians believe that corporations won't do anything wrong if the government would JUST get off their back. Libertarians live in a fairy tale.

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US Troops In Afghanistan Tell LGBT Teens, ‘It Gets Better’ (VIDEO)

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When people in uniform tell teens that it's okay to be different, they mean it. OutServe.org, an organization of LGBT military personnel released a video showing teens that it...

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The Main (But Not The Only) Reason To Vote Democratic; The Current GOP Sucks; Here’s Proof

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You've heard this from me many times over the years, but both parties are NOT the same, and anyone who says such a thing is not an "expert," no...

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Senator Rand Paul, Son Of Ron Paul, Detained By TSA After Setting Off Metal Detector, Can’t Get On Plane

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On Monday morning, Rand Paul set off an alarm while walking through a full body scanner while attempting to board a flight to Washington DC. Paul claimed it must...

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South Carolina: The GOP ‘Family Values’ Hypocrisy Continues

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Republican voters in South Carolina, a state that still celebrates treason by flying the Confederate flag at the state capitol and having Confederate Memorial Day as a state holiday,...

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Immigration: The Answer To An Uncertain American Future

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The fact that America’s population is aging is no secret. Baby boomers are growing older and their reproduction rates haven’t kept pace with those of their parents. According to...

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Who Is Saul Alinsky And Why Does Newt Gingrich Fear Him?

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Rabble-rouser, Community organizer. Champion of the poor and down-trodden. Anti-establishment radical. Yeah, the Right feared him for a reason.

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Rick Santorum Wants His Supporters To C.U.M. (IMAGE)

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Rick Santorum apparently does not know what an acronym is.

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Tennessee Tea Party Wants Slavery Removed From School Textbooks To Make Founding Fathers Look Good

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Tennessee now wants to join Texas in changing American history as it is presented in textbooks and how it is taught by teachers in school.

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What President Obama Has Done for LGBT Rights and Equality

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President Obama often lends his voice to the equality of all individuals, but in the scope of things he has overwhelmingly shown support for the LGBT community. May I...

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Dropping Out of School Lunches

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An Arizona state senator is sponsoring a bill to allow public schools to opt out of the federal school lunch program.

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South Carolina Reveals Problem in Romney’s Circuitry

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It’s true, of course, that Mitt wasn’t ever supposed to really win South Carolina. Nor was he supposed to concentrate too many of his resources in a state that...

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Newt Gingrich and the Republicans are Ruining Traditional Marriage

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Newt Gingrich has cheapened the institution of marriage through his behavior, and the people who support Gingrich and allow him to get away with his womanizing, divorces and multiple...

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A Letter to the Former Speaker of the House

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The Tea Party adores you. And why shouldn’t they? You’re made for each other. You’re myopic, insular, rude, obnoxious, a compulsive liar, and your ego could fill the...

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Romney Bows To Pressure, Will Release Tax Return…Yawn

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The longer the GOP Presidential trudges along, the more I find myself rooting for Mitt Romney. I could say that I find Romney slightly less scary than the alternatives,...

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Oklahoma GOP Introduces Bill That Attacks Evolution And Climate Change

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Republicans in Oklahoma have introduced the sixth anti-evolution bill of 2012. Introduced by State GOP Senator Josh Brecheen, SB 1742 would force the state board of education to assist...

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Romney Receives A New Endorsement: Rich Kids! (VIDEO)

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2012 is turning out to be the year of the Super PACS, and in fact the winner may be the one with the most money, either in his actual...

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Online Support Groups: ‘You’ve Gotta Give ‘Em Hope’

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There are some groups, led by some dynamic and driven people, that are leading the way for all of us. At the head of that class would have...

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