Rhode Island Becomes 10th State in the US to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

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After 16-years of trying, advocates for same-sex marriage have finally won in the heavily Roman Catholic state of Rhode Island.

Faking It

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Who do you put your faith in, who might be faking their belief?

Laugh Along with Our Favorite 2012 Videos from Jon Stewart

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Giggle along with the 10 best videos from our favorite Daily Show comedian.

The Plague

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What do we owe our neighbors in times of crisis?

Beyond the Two-Party System

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The two-party system has bottle-necked democracy. No wonder Chinese people laughed at Brandon Ferdig’s descriptions of American campaigning.

Video: You Magnificent Bastards!

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Featuring some of America’s most fascinatingly unique elected officials, courtesy of Jon Stewart.

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Carl Pettit offers a taxonomy of bravery for the rest of us to emulate.

Male Leaders Need to Watch Their Body Language

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Are there particular body language mistakes made by men? Are men naturally intimidating and stoic?

President Barack Obama on Being a Dad

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

Father’s Day Fiction Special: Their Second Honeymoon

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In part two of the Moustache Club’s (Early) Father’s Day Fiction Special, Oliver Lee Bateman offers a short sketch of a couple planning their second honeymoon.

“Power is an aphrodisiac.”

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This comment is by Jon D. on the post “CNN Columnist Emails GMP to Clarify Male Stupidity.”

The Presidential Baby Debate

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Are you tired of politicians acting like babies? Well why not let babies act like politicians just once.

What We Remember Of The Old Country

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Steve Almond tells a story of corporate and political greed, as seen through the eyes of a hotel maintenance worker.

Not All Politicians Have Forgotten “Of The People”, “For The People”, “By The People”

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Republican Chokes Up At Gay Marriage Debate In Washington

Tiger, Weiner, and JFK: A Conversation on Promiscuity

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Tom Matlack and Slade Sohmer discuss sex addiction and the should-be ramifications for in-office philanderers.

Americans Don’t Trust Anyone

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The country believes everyone has too much power. Well, everyone other than the military.