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The Man Who Outed Hollywood

Remembering Vito Russo, the activist who taught us how to watch gays in the movies.

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| Sat Jun. 25, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

Nikka Costa: The "Funky White Bitch" is Back

Rat-pack offspring on her new sound, signing tits and asses, and mandatory crowd participation.

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| Sat Jun. 25, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

The Man Who Outed Hollywood

Remembering Vito Russo, the activist who taught us how to watch gays in the movies.

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| Sat Jun. 25, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

Tom's Kitchen: Pasta With Snap Peas and Fennel

Snap peas and parsley and fresh hearts of fennel…these are a few of my favorite things.

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| Sat Jun. 25, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

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Will Obama Sue States Copying Arizona's Immigration Law?

Alabama and other states have passed harsh new measures. But so far, the White House is staying on the sidelines.

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| Fri Jun. 24, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

Patent Reform Bill's Wall Street Bailout

Hidden provision would protect banks that allegedly ripped off a small-time inventor.

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| Fri Jun. 24, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

Don't Quit My Day Job

In which I visit career counselor to see what else I could do with my English degree. It's not pretty.

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| Thu Jun. 23, 2011 11:15 AM PDT

Kansas: The First Abortion-Free State?

Restrictive new rules could shut down the state's three remaining clinics.

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| Thu Jun. 23, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

Ohio Dispatch: Can My Friend Get a Job Interview?

Highly qualified and with years of experience—and a new baby at home—he's been applying for weeks. So far, no luck.

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| Wed Jun. 22, 2011 9:34 AM PDT

Obama and Afghanistan: Here Comes the Political Battle

The President's announcement that he will withdraw 30,000-plus troops is unlikely to satisfy hawks or doves, but sure to fuel the burgeoning debate on the war.

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| Wed Jun. 22, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

2011: The Year of the Natural Disaster

And there are more to come.

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| Wed Jun. 22, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

Slouching Out of Afghanistan

Any way you slice it, the most we're doing is getting back to 2009 troop levels.

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| Tue Jun. 21, 2011 10:33 AM PDT

Is the "Clean 15" Just as Toxic as the "Dirty Dozen"?

For the people who grow our food, the answer is often yes.

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| Tue Jun. 21, 2011 7:35 AM PDT

Did the Tea Party Convert David Mamet?

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright has moved right, and one tea party leader is claiming credit for his conservative conversion.

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| Tue Jun. 21, 2011 3:01 AM PDT

Surprise! TSA Is Searching Your Car, Subway, Ferry, Bus, AND Plane

Thousands of new TSA searches strike without notice.

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| Mon Jun. 20, 2011 3:15 PM PDT

Why Did Facebook Block UK Strike Site?

The company says it was a mistake. Activists have their doubts.

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| Mon Jun. 20, 2011 3:05 PM PDT

Rick Perry's Top Controversies

The Texas governor's moving closer to a White House bid. Your guide to his troubled track record.

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| Mon Jun. 20, 2011 1:42 PM PDT

Can Magic Mushrooms Bring You Closer to God?

Maybe you're just freaking out.

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| Mon Jun. 20, 2011 1:30 PM PDT

Why the Senate Ethanol Vote Doesn't Matter Much

Ending ethanol's lucrative tax break won't stem the flow of the corny fuel.

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| Mon Jun. 20, 2011 12:29 PM PDT

Did Chris Wallace Really Say Fox News Isn't Fair and Balanced?

In his showdown with Jon Stewart, the Fox News star lets slip that his network tells only one side of the story.

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| Mon Jun. 20, 2011 11:13 AM PDT