The Right

Florida Tea Party's Unemployment Tests Get Flunked by the Feds

The US Labor Department finds the state's unemployment insurance program rife with civil rights violations.

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| Thu Apr. 25, 2013 8:58 AM PDT
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Secret Tape: Top GOP Consultant Luntz Calls Limbaugh "Problematic"

At a talk to college students, Republican pollster Frank Luntz would only chastise Rush Limbaugh and right-wing radio off the record.

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| Thu Apr. 25, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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EXCLUSIVE: Read the Koch Brothers' Plans for Their Upcoming GOP Donor Retreat

Mother Jones has obtained a copy of the billionaires' agenda for their next confab.

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| Mon Apr. 22, 2013 12:17 PM PDT

Yes, Liberals Rule the Ivory Tower—But Why?

Professors lean left, but new research suggests they aren't out to indoctrinate.

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| Tue Apr. 16, 2013 1:52 PM PDT

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Here's Why the NRA Won and Gabby Giffords and Mike Bloomberg Lost

Money, a tragic moment, and public support do not equal political power.

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| Thu Apr. 18, 2013 10:54 AM PDT
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The Enduring Mystery of GOP Megadonor Bob Perry

The wealthy Texas homebuilder and GOP fundraiser was an enigma to the public right up until his death this weekend.

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| Mon Apr. 15, 2013 8:48 AM PDT
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Rand Paul Does Not Deserve a Gold Star for Speaking at Howard University

Reaching out to black voters involves more than just showing up.

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| Fri Apr. 12, 2013 8:38 AM PDT

GOP Congressman Compares Background Checks to Rwandan Genocide

South Carolina Rep. Jeff Duncan asks us to consider the "evil consequences" of the national gun registry that no one is advocating for.

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| Thu Apr. 11, 2013 12:58 PM PDT
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Watchdog Group Files Ethics Complaint Against McConnell Over Judd Tape Revelations

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington has asked the Senate ethics committee to investigate whether the GOP leaders' aides did political work on government time.

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| Thu Apr. 11, 2013 8:21 AM PDT

This Collection of NRA Ads Reveals Its Descent Into Crazy

The National Rifle Association's shift to paranoia and fear-mongering, as seen through 90 years of its advertising.

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| Wed Apr. 10, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
Mitch McConnell

McConnell Asks FBI to Investigate Secret Tape—Then Fundraises Off It

The Senate minority leader solicits help against the media's "illegal and underhanded tactics."

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| Tue Apr. 9, 2013 9:09 AM PDT

Bursting the Thatcher Bubble

The Iron Lady was a divisive, free-market fanatic who raised taxes on the poor and supported human rights abusers around the globe.

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| Mon Apr. 8, 2013 9:36 AM PDT
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Missouri Lawmaker: No Welfare If Your Kid Gets Mono or Depression

The latest divisive bill to come out Missouri could slash government support for parents whose kids get sick.

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| Fri Apr. 5, 2013 10:21 AM PDT

Cuccinelli Campaign Won't Say If He's Committed Any Crimes Against Nature

Nearly all Americans have violated Virginia's "Crimes Against Nature" law. Has the Virginia gubernatorial candidate?

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| Thu Apr. 4, 2013 11:03 AM PDT
Barack Obama

The Tea Party’s Next Bogeyman: Obama's Common Core Conspiracy

The educational community is divided on new national curriculum standards. But conservative activists see something more sinister.

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| Thu Apr. 4, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Bush Lying About WMD Is a Conspiracy Theory?!?

New Public Policy Poll finds notable percentages of people believing crazy things.

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| Wed Apr. 3, 2013 12:59 PM PDT
Ken Cuccinelli

Virginia Gov. Candidate Cuccinelli Defending Law That Forbids Oral Sex

Forget gay marriage. Cuccinelli is still stuck on gay sex.

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| Wed Apr. 3, 2013 9:52 AM PDT
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One Weird Trick for Getting Republicans to Care About Climate

New survey results suggest that with the right spin, even Republicans can be convinced to support climate action.

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| Wed Apr. 3, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

UN Adopts Historic Arms Trade Treaty Despite NRA Opposition

The United States Senate is not expected to approve it, however.

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| Tue Apr. 2, 2013 11:58 AM PDT
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Nelson, Georgia, Passes Meaningless Law Requiring All Households to Own Guns

Not an April Fools' Day joke.

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| Tue Apr. 2, 2013 8:16 AM PDT