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Did the Libertarians get it right about Republicans and Democrats?
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Amash leads challenge to NSA surveillance with LIBERT-E act
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Colorado gun debate: Sen. Morse recall petition succeeds
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Hypocrisy has rendered the term ‘RINO’ meaningless
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The Northern Virginia butt-slasher pleads guilty
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Need a new BFF? Adopt-a-Pet at home or shelter
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New studies debunk raw milk health risks
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Vanishing Snow: Should there be A Law?
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Log Cabin Republicans react to upcoming DOMA and Proposition 8 rulings
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Turn Back the Clock Tuesday: Babe Ruth signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers
The Conscience of a Realist Archive: May 2012
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Why Mitt Romney won the Republican nomination
How Mitt Romney defeated not only one, but two right-wing challengers in an extreme political season and what it means for the Republican Party's future. Published May 30 2012
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What is happening to white America?
America's racial majority is grimmer than ever about not only the economy, but the nation's future. How does this relate to right-wing politics' surge in popularity? Published May 28 2012
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A harsh lesson in liberty from the Vatican bank scandal
Ettore Gotti Tedeschi pushed for transparency at the Vatican bank. His efforts show why the separation of church and state is essential to liberty. Published May 25 2012
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Pro-life v. pro-choice: A meaningless debate
A new Gallup poll shows that pro-life identity is at its highest rate yet. What does this mean for America? Not much, apparently. Published May 24 2012
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The charitable case against selflessness
We like to believe that selflessness is highly virtuous, but reason says otherwise. Published May 23 2012
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Rush Limbaugh's ratings get a reality check
Since they rose spectacularly during the Sandra Fluke controversy, Rush Limbaugh's ratings have dropped, even in right-leaning areas. Why? Published May 22 2012
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Why do the very wealthy vote Democratic?
When extremely wealthy voters support left-wing politicians, they are voting their wallets. How? The answer is surprisingly simple. Published May 21 2012
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Another day, another birther argument against Obama
A 1991 literary pamphlet gives birthers a new argument against Obama's citizenship status. It's as ridiculous as it sounds. Published May 18 2012
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The Republican case against Scott Walker's reelection
Democrats aren't the only ones who should be rooting for Tom Barrett. If he wins Wisconsin's upcoming recall election, the right wing of the Republican Party will lose far more. Published May 17 2012
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Will America's next generation support women's choice?
A lack of pro-choice voter intensity among America's millennials has abortion rights supporters concerned. Will our nation's youth come to accept the Roe v. Wade decision during the years ahead? Published May 16 2012
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Recent veterans support Obama over Romney
Do veterans favor Obama, or are they tired of endless war? Published May 16 2012
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George Zimmerman: Partially black, registered Democrat, and still a mystery
George Zimmerman has been presumed to be anything and everything imaginable. Imagine more. Published May 15 2012
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The all-American truth about traditional family values
Since President Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage, family values have returned to the national discussion, begging the question of what a "family value" is in the first place. Published May 13 2012
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Is the American dream a thing of the past?
New American college grads face nearly 54 percent unemployment or underemployment. The question is not what the American dream will be for them, but whether it will exist at all. Published May 10 2012
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No, we are not coming to America
For the first time since the Great Depression, the rate of immigration from Mexico is down. What impact will this have on America's future? Published May 9 2012
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Occupy, the Tea Party, and the danger of true believers
Radical mass movements are hijacking the American political process. For many, politics have become a religion. Sixty years ago, philosopher Eric Hoffer explained why. Published May 9 2012
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Jay Gatsby: The lesson behind the character
F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece "The Great Gatsby" has many interpretations. Does it promote anti-capitalism? Is it a retelling of the Roaring Twenties? Is it neither? Published May 9 2012
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The 60 hour workweek makes bad business sense
Do you think that a 60 hour workweek is good for your job or company? Maybe, if that number is reduced by 20. Published May 9 2012
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First the death of a salesman, now the middle class
In the play "Death of a Salesman", the trials and tribulations of the booming middle class were presented with stunning clarity. Today, does that same middle class even exist? Published May 8 2012
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Most people are sloping off of the Bell Curve
Do you think that most people are average and above? A new study says to think again. How will this impact our economy during the years ahead? Published May 7 2012
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