A Big Week Ahead for Gun Control

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There may be a bipartisan measure on background checks on the table after all.

Why Shannon Sharpe Called Bill Belichick a Sore Loser

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Liam Day argues that, in his on-air rant about Bill Belichick, Shannon Sharpe unwittingly summed up journalism’s rather sorry state.

Wal-Mart Announces Intent to Hire 100,000 Veterans Over Next 5 Years

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This decision will make a significant difference for U.S. military veterans who before could not fine work.

The 12 Best People of 2012

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Sean Beaudoin compiles the dozen best people of the year—drawn from the avalanche of overall excellence we experienced as a culture. Also, their less impressive counterparts.

A Book for Every Person on Your List

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Find a book for anyone for you need to buy for this season.

What Does Obama’s New Most Popular Tweet Say About Modern Masculinity?

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What does the photo of Obama locked in a loving embrace with his wife say about the changing masculine ideal?

Ten Signs She Is The One

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Somebody who cares for you wants to you succeed…even if it means tough love.

Open Thread: Thoughts on the First Night of the DNC?

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What are your thoughts about the DNC so far? Best speeches? What really moved you – or upset you?

Is This a Joke? Jerome Corsi Maintains the Prez is Gay… Because of a Wedding Ring

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Video: A kooky old fella gives himself a YouTube TV show where he explains a number of impressive conspiracy theories.

President Barack Obama on Being a Dad

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Mr. President talks about his kids and what fatherhood means to him.

First Lady to Appear on Letterman to Talk about 100k Unemployed Veterans

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The cynical view is that Michelle Obama’s Joining Forces Campaign is an attempt to deal with her husband’s doubling down in Afghanistan.

Respect: Happy Birthday Eartha Kitt, James Earl Jones, Muhammad Ali, @MichelleObama, Brother J

Five amazing icons in their field share a birthday, and we stop to honor each one.

Eligible, Black, Male, and Hopelessly Single

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Contrary to popular belief, there are a slew of black guys between 21 and 35 who want a relationship but can’t find the right match.

Culture: Fox News, Sarah Palin & “Right” Wingers vs. Common “Sense”

Conservative critics disapprove of the choice of Common to read poetry at the White House. We break down why that’s completely freaking stupid.

My Son, Teddy

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Bill Girouard’s son Teddy introduces him to Barack Obama and teaches him enduring lessons of patience.

Cleavage or Soul?

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What women do we love? Let’s think about that for a minute.