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Congress

The Debt Ceiling Battle: Obama Won It, Despite What You Heard

MurphTheSurf3 - October 2, 2011 67

Civil Rights

On Opposing the U.S.A Patriot Act – Russell Feingold

funksands - September 12, 2011 16

Democracy

Address by the President to a Joint Session of Congress– September...

bito - September 8, 2011 18

Vox Populi Archives

Shovel-ready in a Sagging Economy

Emerald1943 - August 3, 2011 19

Democracy

Coming To Terms With Reality: One Man’s Trip Through the Graveyard...

ADONAI - July 31, 2011 5

Democracy

The President Who Isn’t

Marion - July 27, 2011 13

News & Politics

Joan Walsh: Twisted Sister Punches Down

Marion - June 20, 2011 29

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