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JOSH ISRAEL is a senior investigative reporter for ThinkProgress.org at the Center for American Progress Action Fund. subscribe to Josh Israel's feed

Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate Wants to Outlaw Oral Sex—Yup, That Includes Between Married Couples

Posted on: Jul 18, 2013, Source: ThinkProgress

Republican Ken Cuccinelli seeks to reinstate unconstitutional 'Crimes Against Nature' law.

10 Worst Things About Rick Perry

Posted on: Jul 9, 2013, Source: Think Progress

As he retires from office, he will leave behind a record of right-wing extremism that few could match.

Conservatives Vow to Defy Supreme Court If It Rules for Marriage Equality

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

Some things never change, like the Family Research Council.

Republican Lawmaker Forces Radio Show Off The Air After Hosts Criticized His Policies

Posted on: Apr 22, 2013, Source: Think Progress

State Rep. Mike C. Stone took issue with a critical editorial. So he forced the show off the air!

Hypocrites: At Least 14 GOP Congress Members Who Oppose Government Borrowing Carry Big Debts of Their Own

Posted on: Mar 14, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Republicans backing Ryan budget may talk the talk, but they don't walk the walk.

The Nine Republican Men Who Refuse to Even Consider VAWA

Posted on: Feb 28, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Opponents make various lame arguments about why federal government should not help prevent domestic abuse.

The GOP Plan To Rig The Next Presidential Election

Posted on: Jan 24, 2013, Source: Think Progress

Virginia Republican State Senator Declines To Back GOP Electoral College Rigging Scheme

Anti-Gay Preacher Tapped for Obama's Inaugural Benediction Withdraws After Firestorm of Public Outrage

Posted on: Jan 9, 2013, Source: ThinkProgress

Pastor Louie Giglio, won't be delivering the benediction for the president's second inauguration, after all.

House GOP Secretly Authorized $500,000 To Defend Unconstitutional Anti-Gay Law

Posted on: Dec 14, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

Your tax dollars at work.

House Republicans Plan Two Month Vacation, Leaving Key Bills Awaiting Action

Posted on: Sep 15, 2012, Source: Think Progress

GOP Platform Suggests Billionaires Should Be Able to Give Unlimited Donations to Mitt Romney

Posted on: Aug 30, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

7 Birthers Speaking at the Republican National Convention

Posted on: Aug 25, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

The 7 Most Anti-Gay Congressmembers

Posted on: Jun 27, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

While 144 Members of Congress have sponsored or co-sponsored at least one of anti-gay proposal, seven signed on to five or more of the pro-discrimination measures.

The 7 Major Issues Mitt Romney Won’t Take A Position On

Posted on: Jun 18, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

Former GOP Congresswoman Blasts New GOP Women’s Caucus: ‘They’re Not Voting In Best Interest Of All Women’

Posted on: May 26, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

Bain and Financial Industry Gave Over $565,000 To Newark Mayor Cory Booker For 2002 Campaign

Posted on: May 22, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

Amid Push For Voter Suppression Laws, Minority Voter Registration Declines

Posted on: May 7, 2012, Source: Think Progress

Scott Brown Fundraiser Hosted By 'Sugar Baron' Accused of Modern Day Slavery

Posted on: Mar 15, 2012, Source: Think Progress

Specter Calls BS on Santorum's Endorsement 'Deal' Claim

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

Wall Street ‘Likely To Set Records’ For Political Spending Aimed At Defeating Obama In 2012

Posted on: Feb 13, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

Billionaire Buddies: Adelsons Join Forces With Koch Brothers in Desperate Attempt to Undermine Obama's Popularity

Posted on: Feb 2, 2012, Source: ThinkProgress

Romney Profited From Mortgage Lenders Foreclosing On Thousands Of Floridians

Posted on: Jan 25, 2012, Source: Think Progress