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8 Awful Pop Culture Offerings to Dread in the New Year

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. January 11, 2012.

Racism, sexism and more Ayn Rand...we're gripping ourselves for some of the worst in 2012.

Is American Idol Having Its Most Racist, Sexist Season Yet?

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville. April 8, 2011.

The pop-star-making TV program has always had a problem with sex and race, but it might be worse than ever.

Victoria Beckham to Replace Paula Abdul On 'Idol'

Agence France Presse August 6, 2009.

Paula Abdul Quits 'American Idol'

Agence France Presse August 5, 2009.

As Obama Heads to Middle East and Europe, Let's Talk About U.S. Imperialism

Roberto Lovato, Of America. July 19, 2008.

As Obama prepares for his world tour, we must prepare to ask him the tough questions about imperialism and the U.S. global military machine.

Mitt Romney: \"I Don\'t Know Any Vampires\"

Steve Benen, December 31, 1969.