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Illinois Prison May Be Path to Closing Guantánamo
WASHINGTON — Top Illinois Democrats on Sunday wholeheartedly embraced the idea of sending terrorism suspects from Guantánamo Bay to a maximum-security prison...
UU Minister supports Separation of Church and State...
When South Carolina's DMV began producing license plates with a cross and the words "I believe," UU Minister Rev. Dr. Neal Jones (of the Unitarian Universalist...
Atheist, LGBT & Freethought Sites Censored by...
"The Freedom From Religion Foundation, responding to complaints from concerned Indianapolis taxpayers, has sent a letter of strong objection to the Indianapolis...
Former congressman sentenced to 13 years for...
The former Louisiana congressman who famously hid $90,000 cash in his freezer and was later convicted of federal bribery charges on Friday was sentenced to 13...
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Abortions OK for Rich Republicans
The Stupak Amendment passed last week along with HR3962 would effectively prohibit abortions for the poor that can't afford... more-
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National Security Agency's Surveillance Data Could Fill Two States by 2015
We always knew that the National Security Agency collects a lot of surveillance data from satellites and by other means, but we... more-
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Obama Says Russia ‘Reset Button’ Has Worked
SINGAPORE — President Obama and President Dmitri A. Medvedev of Russia expressed dissatisfaction Sunday with Iran’s... more-
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One small step for me today, one giant leap for our Planet Earth, if others follow, use local sewing talent for clothing.
It is difficult finding a bath robe that is both organic and Made in the USA or Maine, as well as affordable. I found someone... more-
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Study suggests costs rise under health care bill
Overall spending on health care would rise as a result of legislation approved a week ago by the House, and billions of dollars in... more-
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Obama, Medvedev to work on weapons treaty
SINGAPORE - A major pact within tantalizing reach, President Barack Obama aims to nudge forward an arms-control deal in talks with... more-
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Democrat-Led healthcare reform could make things WORSE
WHOO! The Democrats in Congress passed a bill! Healthcare for all! Awesome! Right? ...right?-
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White House to Push Immigration Reform in 2010
The Obama administration will insist on measures to give legal status to an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants as it pushes... more-
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GOP Wins in 2010 Could Lead to Big Losses in 2012
This is an interesting read. I myself still think Obama will be a one-term President, but you never know what could happen.... more-
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Republicans Shocked That Public Is Mad At Them For Voting Against Anti-Rape Amendment
Last month, 30 Republican senators voted against Sen. Al Franken’s (D-MN) amendment that would punish defense contractors... more-
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Sarah Palin's book goes rogue on facts
Sarah Palin's new book reprises familiar claims from the 2008 presidential campaign that haven't become any truer over... more-
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Obama: China Can Be Source of Shared Strength
TOKYO — The United States is not threatened by a rising China, President Obama said Saturday, but will seek to strengthen... more-
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Learn to Speak Tea Bag
You too can learn to communicate with your one syllable right wing friends. http://www.markfiore.com/political/learn-speak-tea-bag/-
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US Considers Scaled-Back Climate Deal
I have to admit there are some days when I have trouble holding back my frustration following the painful progress of the climate... more-
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Death Threats force removal of Atheist Billboard
"'Don't believe in God? You're not alone' was the message on a billboard put up by the Cincinnati... more-
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Palin Palooza goes rogue; political circus begins
Sarah Palin's upcoming book tour has all the markings of a political campaign. Yet insiders claim Palin's interest is... more-
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Breaking up is hard to do
When it comes to understanding the real economy and the struggles of ordinary Americans, Senator Bernie Sanders always seems to be... more-
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Obama considers domestic spending freeze
WASHINGTON - The White House has told domestic agencies to assume their budgets will be frozen or even cut by 5 percent as it... more-
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Obama Arrives in Tokyo to Mend Fences
TOKYO — President Obama, seeking to mend fences with America’s most important Asian ally, announced that he would... more-
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Fox News declares cyberwar on liberal blogosphere
(From the link) How do you annoy the maximum number of Liberal blogs with minimal effort? If you're Fox News, all you have... more-
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