The Soundtrack of My Republican Life

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How Edwin Lyngar became disenchanted with the right-wing political climate in which he was raised.

Bush in Rehab

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Can George W. Bush’s presidency be redeemed? Greg Olear takes a closer look.

Owning Whiteness

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Rather than defend against the charge, Justin Cascio attempts to define and possess his Whiteness.

Was Karl Rove Really Canned by Fox News?

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Joanna Schroeder thinks we haven’t heard the last from Karl Rove.

Misadventures in Campaign Journalism

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How Lucy Berrington accidentally became the enemy of the left and the darling of the right.

Two Harvard Men Battle For President

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Liam Day asserts that as little as they or their supporters might like to admit, Obama and Romney have a lot in common.

Game Over: Why Mitt Romney’s Windfall will be his Downfall [VIDEO]

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Cameron Conaway believes investigative journalist Greg Palast just sunk Mitt Romney

The American Monarchy

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Americans remain fascinated with the birthright to rule.

Is Anti-Islam Film This Campaign Season’s “Swift Boat” Effort?

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Mark Greene asks is the YouTube release of Innocence of the Muslims actually aimed at the U. S. Presidential Election?

Suggestions For the GOP Playlist

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Elissa Schappell wants to help the GOP select a great convention playlist, since all their favorite musicians won’t have anything to do with them.

We Are All Pussy Riot, We Are All Waiting To Happen

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Pussy Riot’s battle in Russia has revitalized the political backbone of the punk community, but it has also transcended punk.

Fast and Furious – Sympathy for the POTUS?

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The timing of the Fast and Furious investigation may be cause for GOP concern.

Pride’s Progress: The Mainstreaming of Gay Culture

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Stefan Borst-Censullo believes the mainstream success of Pride Parades means the gay rights movement is winning.

Tim Kreider Spills His Guts

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Noah Brand interviews noted essayist and cartoonist Tim Kreider on such subjects as art, language, masculinity, and the importance of Captain America.

HBO Says ‘Sorry’ for Decapitated GW Bush Head

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Turns out a recycled George W Bush prosthetic head was used in the filming of Game of Thrones… Oops.

Is Our President a Stoner?

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Justin Cascio muses on how our presidents’ affections toward mary-jane makes them relatable, not disgraceful.