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Romney's Shadow Yearsnew

Mitt wants to make his departure for the Olympics a clean break from his business life — but it’s not that simple.

Boston Phoenix | David S. Bernstein | 07-23-2012 | Politics

San Antonio man sues feds, state to get God out of court (and off the bills), Real ID wrasslin' continues in D.C., New documents show where DPS wanted drones in South Texasnew

David Dornak wants to kick God out of court. Hell, he’d deport Him from the country if he could, for all Judeo-Christian religious belief has done for the county (not to mention the poor and starving of the world, kept poor and starving in part by “well-meaning” self-professed Christians in Congress denying aid for family planning, but don’t get him started).

San Antonio Current | SA Current News Team | 07-20-2012 | Commentary

Charlotte's Underworld Hungrily Awaits the DNCnew

Hookers, pimps and drug dealers are ready for the VIPs.

Creative Loafing (Charlotte) | Christina Wilkie and Ryan Pitkin | 07-19-2012 | Elections

Tags: Democratic National Convention, DNC 2012, human trafficking

Why We're Apathetic: Obama and Romney Ignore #1 Campaign Issue

Ignoring the elephant in the room, neither Obama nor Romney have put forth credible plans for getting the unemployed back to work or getting raises for those who still have jobs—and forget about underemployment.

Maui Time | Ted Rall | 07-19-2012 | Commentary

Clobbering the Courtnew

The right-wing, Rick Scott-approved campaign to oust the Florida Supreme Court's moderate justices.

Creative Loafing (Tampa) | Scott Farrell | 07-19-2012 | Politics

Tags: Politics

Where's Kamala Harris?new

California's attorney general has remained conspicuously silent as the feds target medical cannabis businesses that abide by state and local laws.

East Bay Express | Robert Gammon | 07-18-2012 | Politics

Tags: Kamala Harris

A Higher Powernew

Lobbyist's leaked emails offer a unique view of government's inner workings and key players.

Santa Fe Reporter | Justin Horwath, Joey Peters and Alexa Schirtzinger | 07-18-2012 | Politics

Tags: Susana Martinez Governor, Susana Martinez New Mexico

Indiana Gubernatorial candidates raise millionsnew

Pence raises $3 million in 2nd quarter compared to Gregg's $1.8 million. Libertarian Rupert Boneham raised just short of $17,000, but is making up for cash shortage with heart, says his campaign manager.

NUVO | The Statehouse File | 07-17-2012 | Elections

Tags: Mike Pence, John Gregg, Rupert Boneham

Maine Gov. Paul LePage Doubles Down on "Gestapo" Commentnew

Following a fundraiser for Vermont Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Brock, Maine Gov. Paul LePage repeated and elaborated on controversial comments he made over the weekend equating the Internal Revenue Service with the Gestapo.

Seven Days | Paul Heintz | 07-16-2012 | Politics

Tags: Paul LePage

Deficits and Democracy--The fallacy of balanced budgetsnew

Every Republican, from Mitt Romney on down is crying about the national debt, and the news media only amplifies the conservative mantra "the sky is falling" without ever putting it in historical perspective.

Random Lengths News | James Preston Allen | 07-13-2012 | Commentary

Tags: National Debt

Righter Than Right, Lefter Than Leftnew

Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson -- the Libertarian candidate for president who was one of the first politicians to speak out in favor of legalizing marijuana -- is ready to throw down with the donkeys and elephants.

Weekly Alibi | Marisa Demarco | 07-10-2012 | Elections

Tags: Libertarian Party