Popular Politics Stories

Frank Rich on the National Circus: Booker, Bain, and Bipartisan Narcissism
— I hope no one is nauseated if I suggest that the Newark mayor was engaged in idle self-promotion.
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Oregon attorney general race highlights rise of marijuana issue
— Ellen Rosenblum's victory is meaningful for supporters of sensible reform to marijuana law. It is time for an honest and sober discussion abou...
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Gun Deaths Exceed Motor Vehicle Deaths in 10 States
— Each day, how many motor vehicles do you see or actually use? You probably couldn't keep track. Now, how about guns. How many do you see or ac...
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Colin Powell Evolves on Same-Sex Marriage
— Powell once helped keep gay and lesbian service members in the closet. Now he supports marriage equality.
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An Obama Spending Spree? Hardly (CHART)
— A dominant theme of the national political discourse has been the crushing spending spree the U.S. has ostensibly embarked on during the Obama pres...
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"Pro-Choice" Americans at Record-Low 41%
— The 41% of Americans who identify themselves as "pro-choice" is down from 47% last July and is one point below the previous record low. F...
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JFK, "If that is what they mean by 'liberal' than I am proud"
— "Liberal" is not a dirty word, depending on who you find credible. JFK, no matter who are was a wise man, even prophetic to a degree. Thi...
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Rep. Steve King compares Immigrants to dogs: “Get the pick of the litter”
— Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, is one of the most vociferous opponents to immigration, but the xenophobic politician just upped the ante comparing immigr...
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The Mindboggling Sum We Actually Spend on National Security
— If you've heard a number for how much the U.S. spends on the military, it's probably in the neighborhood of $530 billion. But that's...
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Student Who Recorded Teacher Yelling at Him for Criticizing President Obama Speaks Out
— In the audio, you can hear the teacher in question yelling at the boy, saying, “That’s disrespect!” The student then responds, “You’re disrespectin...
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