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The real source of blame for the IRS scandal
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LIVE CHAT: HBO Liberace: Behind the Candelabra, Sunday, 9 p.m. ET
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Howard Dean channels Alinsky: calls Benghazi inquiry ‘laughable joke’
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Obama does not return Marine's salute
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Boxing: Carl Froch gives British fans a thrill, beats Mikkel Kessler
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Spicy cold lemonade for a Memorial Day cookout
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March Against Monsanto: GMO protests in 436 cities worldwide (images)
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The Conscience of a Realist Archive: May 2012
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What does Sarkozy's loss really mean for America?
Is it a socialist takeover or just fed up voters trying to make a difference? Political trends since the beginning of the Great Recession hold the answer. Published May 7 2012
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Andrew Breitbart, Matt Taibbi, and the decline of human decency
Both the late political provocateur Andrew Breitbart and his obscene eulogist Matt Taibbi might not have agreed on much, but they did share a common goal - dragging public discourse into the gutter. Published May 4 2012
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A Dan Savage kind of speech
Anti-bullying advocate and controversial columnist Dan Savage seems to have engaged in a bit of bullying himself; specifically toward devoted Christians. Is his hypocrisy a teachable moment for the rest of us? Published May 4 2012
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Have degree, will work: The cost of college in a new American economy
Today's college students are getting their degrees and racking up the bills to show for this, but nonetheless face nearly 54% unemployment. Why? Published May 3 2012
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The population bomb ticks away
Overpopulation is a huge problem, but like so many others, it is too often ignored or even derided. Now, Paul Ehrlich warns that the cost of this might be devastatingly realized during the years ahead. Published May 3 2012
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Sex, lies, and self-delusion: The sad state of social conservatism
From poor education rates to frequent porn searches, right-wing states have the majority of America's left-wing problems. How come? Published May 3 2012
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George Zimmerman explains it all
Who is the real George Zimmerman? Through an old Myspace page, he tells us more than we could have ever imagined. Published May 3 2012
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Spirit Airlines, can you spare a dying veteran his refund?
Would you grant a terminally ill war veteran's request for a refund; especially one trying to visit his daughter in another state? Spirit Airlines sure wouldn't. Published May 3 2012
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Funds & games: Planned Parenthood scores a takedown in Texas
Planned Parenthood and Texas women won far more than the right to freedom of speech and association in an Austin courtroom on Monday. Published May 2 2012
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The hunt is on for blue dog Democrats
Much has been made about the far right's tireless campaign against moderate Republicans. Little, though, is said about the open season declared on centrist Democrats. Maybe that is beginning to change. Published May 2 2012
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Fiscal v. social conservatism: An unexpected fight for abortion rights
It was just another afternoon in the Oklahoma House until the subject of personhood came up. Then things got interesting, and in a way that most would not expect. Published May 2 2012
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Law & (Dis)Order San Francisco
San Francisco has a news sheriff in town, and he intends to crack down on crime. Maybe he should start in his own backyard. Published May 1 2012
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