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Jimmy Hoffa’s Speech – No Sex, But Lies and Videotape Aplenty

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Credit Where Credit Is Due: Some People Need Reminding

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Democracy

GOP Lawmakers Replaced With High Functioning Protozoa Under Newly Signed “Austerity...

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The Professional Left and The Big Sam President

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News & Politics

WATCH LIVE: Pres. Obama’s Speech on Afghanistan

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Human Rights

The Republicans’ Meatloaf Strategy

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