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"I Feel Sorry for George" 7 Shocking Moments From Zimmerman Juror B37′s First Interview

Posted on: Jul 16, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Shocking insight into how the group of six women reached its decision to acquit the defendant of all charges in the murder of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

GOP Senators Propose to Exclude Legalized Immigrants from Obtaining Health Care Benefits

Posted on: Jun 13, 2013, Source: ThinkProgress

Two Republican senators have introduced an amendment to the immigration reform bill that would potentially keep millions of newly legalized Americans, including children, uninsured for at least five years.

10 of Senator Frank Lautenberg’s Most Progressive Causes and Accomplishments

Posted on: Jun 3, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Lautenberg, who died on Monday, championed a long list of progressive causes and was one of the most effective lawmakers of his time.

11 GOP Positions Loathed by Young People -- According to College GOP Report

Posted on: Jun 3, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Young people have strong disagreements with Republican policies and are far more likely to support progressive positions.

Ohio School District May Add Glenn Beck Conspiracy Theories To Curriculum

Posted on: May 27, 2013, Source: Think Progress

The ACLU is on the case.

Conservative Nightmare: How Budget Cuts May Hamper the Investigation into Where the Tsarnaev Brothers Got Their Guns

Posted on: Apr 25, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Anti-government extremists might be surprised to learn about all the ways budget cuts affect them, including all-important crime-fighting.

"Shame on You!" Background Check Bill Killed in Senate

Posted on: Apr 17, 2013, Source: Think Progress

As Vice President Joe Biden called the finally tally, Tucson survivor Patricia Maisch yelled, “Shame on you!” Outside of chamber she said, “They have no soul.”

Off the Wall Argument: Texas Republican Says Boston Bombing Should Slow Immigration Bill

Posted on: Apr 17, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Gohmert's logic is that radical Islamists are trained to act "Hispanic." Never mind that there's no evidence bomber was Islamic.

Blow to NRA: Bipartisan Agreement Expands Background Checks

Posted on: Apr 10, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Provision stops short of universal background checks when buying guns, but it's a start.

4 Absurd GOP Efforts to Look "Inclusive" and "Tolerant" Totally Undermined by Their Policies

Posted on: Mar 18, 2013, Source: Think Progress

It's the policy, stupid.

The 5 Worst Things About The House GOP’s New Budget

Posted on: Mar 12, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Surprise, top-income earners and corporations would benefit from huge tax breaks.

The 32 Dumbest and Most Devastating Sequester Cuts

Posted on: Mar 3, 2013, Source: Think Progress

As Obama said during a press conference, "This is not going to be a apocalypse. It's just dumb. And it's going to hurt."

GOP Lawmaker: Immigrants Can Come Do Our Dirty Work

Posted on: Feb 21, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Republican path to citizenship would require performing most backbreaking farm jobs in America.

18-Year-Old Mother Shot And Killed In Chicago Hours After Sister Attends Obama’s Gun Speech

Posted on: Feb 18, 2013, Source: Think Progress

January was one of the deadliest in Chicago in more than a decade, with more than 40 people killed in homicides.

Did the Snow Storm That Socked the Northeast Have Ties to Climate Change?

Posted on: Feb 10, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Climate scientists speculate that the amount of snow and the ferocity of the storm, named Nemo, may well have ties to global warming.

8 Reasons Why Mark Rubio Is Not The Republican Savior

Posted on: Feb 7, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Despite Time magazine's anointment, GOP may need to go back to the drawing board

Paul Ryan Wants Spending Cuts That He Said Would "Devastate" the American Economy

Posted on: Jan 27, 2013, Source: Think Progress

This is what passes for "serious" thinking about policy on the right

Arizona Bill to Force Students to Take Loyalty Oath

Posted on: Jan 26, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Needless to say this is unconstitutional.

Even Fox News Host Fed Up With GOP on Debt Ceiling

Posted on: Jan 15, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Why can't they offer a specific plan?

People Voluntarily Giving Up Their Guns

Posted on: Dec 17, 2012, Source: Think Progress

In the aftermath of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, some Americans are turning in their guns as part of local government buy-backed programs.

GOP's Absurd Fiscal Cliff Offer: Permanent Extension Of Bush Tax Cuts For The Wealthy

Posted on: Dec 12, 2012, Source: Think Progress

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) unveiled the GOP position during a “tense” phone call Tuesday night with President Obama.

Why The GOP Is Holding Middle Class Tax Cuts Hostage

Posted on: Dec 8, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

Power-crazed Republicans have lost their minds.

10 Most Absurd Moments of the 2012 Campaign

Posted on: Nov 5, 2012, Source: Think Progress

From Rick Perry's "Oops" moment to Paul Ryan's work out pics, here are the top 10 craziest moments of a very long campaign.

Not Just Mourdock -- Meet 7 Other Republicans Trying to Block Abortion for Rape Victims

Posted on: Oct 24, 2012, Source: Think Progress

The formerly fringe view is becoming mainstream within the GOP.

Debate: Romney Told 24 Myths In 41 Minutes

Posted on: Oct 23, 2012, Source: Think Progress

Mitt Romney's election strategy continues to be misleading and hoping no one notices.

Paul Ryan Told 24 Myths In 40 Minutes

Posted on: Oct 12, 2012, Source: Think Progress

Here's a rundown of Ryan's distortions.

100 Million Could Die As a Result of Climate Change by 2030

Posted on: Sep 26, 2012, Source: Think Progress

The human toll of climate change is already staggering, but it will get much worse.

It's Labor Day, So Republicans Celebrate--The Boss?

Posted on: Sep 3, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

Here We Go Again: Maryland Congressman Says ‘Few Pregnancies’ Result From Rape

Posted on: Sep 1, 2012, Source: Think Progress

12 Things You Should Know About Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan

Posted on: Aug 14, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

It's not just Social Security he wants to slash, or Medicare: Romney's running mate trashed Romneycare, loves Ayn Rand and wants to cut Pell grants for 1 million students.

4 Reasons Why Republicans Won't Be Able to Repeal Obamacare

Posted on: Jun 29, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

Unless the GOP wins a super majority in the Senate, it can do little more than weaken Obamacare's regulations and defund some of its provisions.

Joe Biden Endorses Same-Sex Marriage

Posted on: May 6, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

Biden is the highest ranking American official to back marriage for gay and lesbian people.

24 States Enacted 92 Abortion Restrictions In 2011

Posted on: Jan 8, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

Lawmakers across the nation pursued a record number of reproductive health and rights-related provisions in 2011. Here's a rundown of the worst.

Top 10 Reasons Why Republicans Should Support the House Health Bill

Posted on: Oct 30, 2009, Source: The Wonk Room

The House health-care bill does much of what Republicans said they wanted. So they've launched a disinformation campaign. Rep. Mike Pence was first out of the gate.