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Why Seal the Border with Mexico?
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Why Seal the Border with Mexico?

Remember when the idea of "democracy" was about walls coming down? No more. In tonight's press conference, President Bush will announce the militarization of the American border. His plan includes dispatching the National Guard (or, at least, those...

May 15, 2006
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Mass Eavesdropping and Easily Altered Elections
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Mass Eavesdropping and Easily Altered Elections

Welcome to America! Land of the free! Where our citizens conduct their daily lives without the fear of Big Brother watching over their shoulders! Or ... not. USA Today (finally) gave front-page coverage to one of the most sinister stories in recent...

May 11, 2006
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Ignore that Man!
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Ignore that Man!

Do you think someone attacking President Bush would be newsworthy? What if this attack occurred in a very public place? Wouldn't that warrant an article or two? Now, what if this attack was carried out by a celebrity. Front page news, right? Nope...

May 1, 2006
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Of Queers and Cars
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Of Queers and Cars

Have you seen the ads for the Dodge Caliber? In an effort to position the car as an alternative for "tough guys," it depicts a cute fairy's unsuccessful attempts to transform the vehicle into a sugary-sweet confection. In the end, the fairy bounces...

April 11, 2006
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Mandisa’s Downfall
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Mandisa’s Downfall

Okay, I admit it: I've been watching American Idol. Wait -- there's more. I've actually been calling and voting. At least, I had been calling and voting -- for Mandisa. I loved the way she bounced back (no weight puns intended there, believe me)...

April 11, 2006
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Gay Marriage: A Change of Heart
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Gay Marriage: A Change of Heart

In two months, Clyde and I will celebrate our fourteenth anniversary. Back when we celebrated our first decade together, I said to my mother, "Clyde and I just celebrated our tenth anniversary!" Mother scowled. "The tenth anniversary of what?" Her...

March 25, 2006
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Will Bush Be Impeached?
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Will Bush Be Impeached?

A number of writers and politicians are calling for Bush's impeachment.

Could America be waking, at last, from its five-year post-9-11 slumber?

March 2, 2006
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Election Manipulation in 2004
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Election Manipulation in 2004

When I start talking about stolen elections -- about someone, somewhere, deliberately altering the outcome of the 2004 election -- you people think I'm the worst sort of tin-foil hat wearing, "aliens killed JFK" type of conspiracy nut. I want to...

February 24, 2006
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Northwest, Rob Ander, and the ACLU
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Northwest, Rob Ander, and the ACLU

I received a great letter today from Northwest Airlines Customer Service regarding the Rob Anders incident. Frankly? The story's been distorted by irresponsible reporting in the media and irresponsible action on the part of the ACLU. Here's the real...

February 15, 2006
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