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Election 2012: Fog of right-wing lies is lifting
October 19, 2012The most extreme voices in the Republican Party have been quiet as church mice as Mitt Romney has migrated to more moderate positions.
Read moreDebate showed “powerful contrasts” between Obama and Romney
October 17, 2012President Barack Obama had the last word in yesterday's presidential debate, and it was the one his supporters longed to hear, and his opponent longs to forget: 47 percent.
Read moreOhio GOP’s early vote suppression drive defeated
October 16, 2012Ohioans applaud the Supreme Court order that, in effect, upholds the decision that a ban on early voting in the last three days before the Nov. 6 election was unconstitutional.
Read moreExtremism, regional politics play growing role in Syria war
October 16, 2012The war in Syria has taken a turn for the worse with two recent developments: Turkey's military involvement, and the growing role of extremist groups.
Read more2012 countdown: Time for the left to step to the plate
October 10, 2012For the past year the left has debated the merits of participation in the election process. As you might expect, not everyone is on the same page.
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