Marriage Leads to Gun Freedom

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The story of an Austrian writer who moved to Texas to avoid giving up his guns.

House Republicans Backpedal on Copyright Reform

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The GOP made an encouraging move toward moderate reform, and was slapped down by big money.

Beautiful Liars

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Carl Pettit wishes politicians would stop insulting his intelligence, and put more effort into their lies.

Can a Middle-Aged White Guy Be a Feminist?

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Paul Lanning talks his realization that he is a feminist, and tries to understand what that means in today’s world.

179 Candidates Thrown Off Ballot for Minor Technicality

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Lauren Hale comments on an election technicality in South Carolina that greatly favors incumbents and may even violate voters’ and candidates civil rights.

Mitt Romney: A Christian’s Perspective on The Religious Right’s Endorsement

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Lauren Hale questions the Religious Right’s flip-flopping on the endorsement of Mitt Romney, based upon his religion.

Richard Grenell Resigns From Romney Campaign, Conservative Radio Host Revels

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HeatherN wonders why some members of the Republican party are so pleased with the resignation of a gay man as Romney’s spokesperson.

Is Money More Important For Men? Gov. Walker Repeals Equal Pay Act

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Liam Day thinks there are deeper issues to pay inequality than Gov. Scott Walker repealing Wisconsin’s Equal Pay Enforcement Act.

Elephant on a Hot Tin Roof

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Andrew Cotto notes the similarities between Tennessee William’s play and his view of the Republican Party.

Is The Laurens, SC “Purity Pledge” For Real?

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Former resident Lauren Hale wants to get to the bottom of the so-called Purity Pledge rumored to require Republicans pledge not to have premarital sex.

Wholesome Hooters: Who Knew?

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Jamie Reidy recounts an eyeopening trip to America’s newest family restaurant.

Why I Agree with Rick Santorum on SAH Parenting (Gasp!)

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Progressives, of which I am one, need to stop with the gotcha politics.

Marriage Advice for Newt Gingrich

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For starters, writes Jeremy Adam Smith, how about some honesty?

Does Gingrich Win Signal End of Republican Obsession with Family Values?

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If the litmus test for Republicans is a candidate who articulates family values as the centerpiece of their platform can Gingrich really be that guy?

Is Mitt Too Rich to Be President?

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Goodness, it turns out, is independent of wealth. So too is leadership.

Fred Karger Deserves a Seat at the Republican Table

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Tthe Republican Party can at least make a sign of good faith and allow its only openly gay presidential candidate a voice at its official table.