By Heather Horn

Feb 4, 2010

Tea Party Convention Opens in Nashville

The beginning of something big, or a bust?

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By Michael Kinsley

Feb 4, 2010

Media Diet

Jeffrey Goldberg: What I Read

The correspondent for The Atlantic explains his Media Diet

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By Max Fisher

Feb 4, 2010

Is This the Worst Campaign Ad Ever Made?

Sheeps, wolves, "FCINOs," and men dresses as wolves pretending to be sheep

Comments | 90 Views

By John Hudson

Feb 4, 2010

Stewart to O'Reilly: You're the 'Thinnest Kid at Fat Camp'

Last night, while chastising Fox, Stewart says O'Reilly is the network's "voice of sanity."

Comments | 345 Views

By Heather Horn

Feb 4, 2010

Analysts Play Down Toyota's Profits

Amid recall troubles, the good news won't last

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By Max Fisher

Feb 4, 2010

Can Obama Really Double U.S. Exports?

It'll be tricky, to put it mildly

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By Ryan McClafferty

Feb 4, 2010

How to Think About: Underwater Mortgages

Should you just walk away?

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By John Hudson

Feb 3, 2010

O'Reilly Jabs Stewart Ahead of Prime-Time Rumble

The two cable show hosts square off tonight on The O'Reilly Factor. The Fox pundit draws first blood

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By Max Fisher

Feb 3, 2010

How We Averted Potential Disaster in Iraq This Week

A potentially catastrophic Constitutional crisis was miraculously resolved

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By Heather Horn

Feb 3, 2010

Bestselling Novelist Terry Pratchett Asks for 'Assisted Death'

The British fantasy author adds a personal appeal to the "assisted suicide" debate

Comments | 240 Views

By Alex Eichler

Feb 3, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: O'Keefe Defends 'New Age Journalism' to Hannity

The guerrilla reporter waxes philosophical about dressing up as a phone repairman

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By John Hudson

Feb 3, 2010

Assailed as 'Unpatriotic,' Google Honors Norman Rockwell

Is the search giant's latest logo redesign a bid to appear more American?

Comments | 337 Views

By Max Fisher

Feb 3, 2010

Fight for Obama's Senate Seat Gets Ugly Fast

Democrat Alexi Giannoulias comes under attack within moments of winning the primary

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By Jared Keller

Feb 3, 2010

Breaking Ranks

Murray Hill, Inc. for Congress

In the wake of the SCOTUS ruling, a liberal firm takes action

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By Heather Horn

Feb 3, 2010

Pros and Cons of a Presidential 'Question Time'

Bloggers of all stripes pound the table for more unscripted debates

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 3, 2010

In Abortion Ad Furor, Sports Columnists Bow to Tebow

Forget pro-choice or pro-life--these guys are pro-Tebow

Comments | 89 Views

By John Hudson

Feb 3, 2010

Slip of the Tongue Gives Toyota Another Bruising

The Transportation Secretary mistakenly advises Toyota owners to stop driving recalled cars

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By Max Fisher

Feb 3, 2010

We Were Wrong? Andrew Breitbart Blasts Our O'Keefe Coverage

The conservative Web editor contends the Wire mixed up the timeline

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By Heather Horn

Feb 3, 2010

Vaccine-Autism Link Broken

A controversial, decade-old study is retracted and called "utterly false"

Comments | 172 Views

By John Hudson

Feb 3, 2010

Right-Wing Blogs Shrug Off CIA Terror Warning

Al-Qaeda's planning an attack. 'No duh,' respond bloggers.

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 3, 2010

Morning Vid: In Beck's World, U.S. Ruled by China

Despite escalating tensions between the two countries, Beck says China is America's "boss"

Comments | 47 Views

By Max Fisher

Feb 3, 2010

What Happened to John McCain?

The maverick Republican once supported repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Why did he shift?

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By John Hudson

Feb 3, 2010

By Max Fisher

Feb 3, 2010

Is Bipartisanship Dead?

The White House needs Congress to get along. That may be a futile hope.

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By John Hudson

Feb 2, 2010

Backdoor Middle Class Taxes a Fib: Will the Right Own Up?

Reuters retracts its story while conservative blogs plug their ears

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 2, 2010

The Highlights of a Lame Super Bowl Media Day

Entertainment Tonight and Chad Ochocinco salvage a forgettable day at the annual Super Bowl media circus

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By Heather Horn

Feb 2, 2010

By Alex Eichler

Feb 2, 2010

The Beginning of the End for ABC's Lost

Fans are abuzz about the sprawling island drama's return

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By Max Fisher

Feb 2, 2010

How Obama Can Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell

The White House and military want to roll it back. Here's what they'll need to accomplish.

Comments | 39 Views

By John Hudson

Feb 2, 2010

John Murtha Hospitalized: What's the Political Fallout?

The powerful Dem is in intensive care, spurring retirement rumors

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By Heather Horn

Feb 2, 2010

What Makes Peter Orszag Hot?

The definitive collection of explanations from across the web

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 2, 2010

O'Keefe Story Compared to Watergate, Civil Rights, Disco

Over-the-top analogies abound as pundits strain to tie the ACORN-exposing pimp's saga to something bigger

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By Alex Eichler

Feb 2, 2010

Fans Resist Temptation to Watch Leaked Lost Premiere

Good things are worth waiting for, decides ABC drama's devoted fan base

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By Max Fisher

Feb 2, 2010

Are Old People Bankrupting America?

More services, lower taxes: they want it both ways

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By John Hudson

Feb 2, 2010

3 Reasons Facebook Will Usurp Google

With ballooning page views and a promising advertising scheme, Facebook may be taking over

Comments | 172 Views

By Heather Horn

Feb 2, 2010

What the Palin PAC's Book Binge Really Means

Palin's not a con, but she may have an agenda

Comments | 345 Views

By Max Fisher

Feb 2, 2010

Is the Arab World Turning Against Iran?

Experts once again envision a U.S.-Arab alliance. Is it a pipe dream?

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By Heather Horn

Feb 2, 2010

Right Rejoices: Abstinence Programs May Work

A landmark study shows that some programs delay sexual activity

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 2, 2010

Morning Vid: Stephen Colbert Kneecaps Harold Ford Jr.

The aspiring New York Senator should have seen it coming

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By John Hudson

Feb 2, 2010

Oscar Nominations: Shock and Yawns Greet Picks

Entertainment reporters bicker about the bigger pool of nominees

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