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On Obama's opting out of Public Financing; Pennies for Votes

Politics – Until we as a nation begin to aggressively address the growing influence that money has had in politics, we will continue to witness the political pollution that money buys on an increasingly grand scale.

Submitted and Voted for on June 24, 2008 01:14pm

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Backlash? The State by State Race to Marriage Equality (EDGE)

Gay & Lesbian – But for some observers both within the LGBT community as well as some straight allies, a cloud of quiet worry long ago descended over use of the term marriage and its label as a hot button social and political issue. They would prefer what they see as a more pragmatic approach to civil union equality.

Submitted and Voted for on June 13, 2008 01:09pm

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The Race to Gay Marriage; What California Really Means (pt 1)

Gay & Lesbian – Whither California, the nation? That's the question LGBT activists and just-plain folks across the country are asking. Will legalizing marriage in the California Republic set off a wave of such actions across the country? Judging from what happened in New York, it may already have. EDGE analyzes the move toward (and away from) gay marriage

Submitted and Voted for on June 08, 2008 01:01am

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NYC Gym Pundits Express worry Over Impending Obama nomination

Politics – Noting the tremendous numbers in Hillary Clinton's win over Barack Obama in West Virginia, this particular pundit pointed out the danger that spells for the fall, recycling worries that Obama has yet to win over large portions of the traditional Democratic loyalists.

Submitted and Voted for on May 19, 2008 04:28pm

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NYC Gay Bloggers Take on Activist Tones

Gay & Lesbian – "I am energized by politics and often have to blow my top," Lady Bunny said as she noted her blog is often the place where she eventually has to find the lid on her wig. "Americans are so dumbed down and gossip orientated."

Submitted and Voted for on May 07, 2008 08:39pm

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Why We "tip" the Server or Bartender

News – Up until the 1970s, waiters and waitresses could expect to earn an average 10 percent gratuity on restaurant checks. At some point, during the period from 1970 to 1980, servers across the country got a raise to the current 15 percent. But even among individual American patrons, tipping habits can vary wildly.

Submitted and Voted for on May 01, 2008 09:15pm

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The ABC NEWS Debate's Missed Opportunity for a Real "Hit Job

Politics – In Obama's case, why not take a closer look at campaign finance money trails and confront the highly promoted "agent of change" about his financially cozy relationships with Washington insiders and corporate influence peddlers?

Submitted and Voted for on April 20, 2008 05:28pm

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New York Gym Pundits Frustrated over Hillary Hate

Politics – Politics was flowing from mouths faster than the sweat from brows at New York City's Crunch Gym on Lafayette this past Wednesday as a group of amateur pundits gathered within the downtown house of body worship engaging in more chit and chat than arms on curls.

Submitted and Voted for on April 04, 2008 02:21pm

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It's Not Time for Hillary's 'Auf Wiedersehen'

Politics – At its very fundament, fashion is taking something ordinary and making it fabulous. Beneath all of that creation is fantasy and interestingly enough, it is fantasy that has bled into current day Democratic Party politics,

Submitted and Voted for on April 02, 2008 04:41pm

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Stop Telling Hillary to Leave the Runway

Politics – In other words, while many in the media have given the Obama side a bullhorn in telling Hillary to hit the road, the reality on the ground seems to say otherwise, and apparently, that is what is keeping Hillary's engines revved up for the prolonged battle in this truly close race.

Submitted and Voted for on March 29, 2008 12:46pm

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Still in Shock and Awe in New York's East Village

News – That memory is overshadowed by another, a more recent memory that has led to a shared painful reality, a reality that some say has divided and fatigued an entire nation, a reality most of us witness from the comfort of our homes and communities, a reality that is nightmarish, a shared but awful truth of where we the people find ourselves today.

Submitted and Voted for on March 19, 2008 09:10pm

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Why Democrats Should Not Neglect the South

Politics – Still, during national elections, the more progressive party, the Democrats, basically write off the South as un-winnable during national elections which in turn, further fuels a sense that parts of this nation have been truly left behind.

Submitted and Voted for on March 11, 2008 11:37pm

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Why Florida's Delegates Must Be Heard

Politics – It wouldn't be the first time in our history that "rules" have been used to discourage or prevent US citizens from being allowed to participate in the political process.

Submitted and Voted for on March 08, 2008 11:23pm

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Nyc Forum On Rising Hiv Rates, Mrsa, Media And Bathhouses

Gay & Lesbian – The intersecting issues of a new strain of staph, rising HIV infections among young gay men, and the potential to shut down sex venues in New York packed a meeting at the Center, where health officials were grilled on policy regarding gay men having sex.

Submitted and Voted for on February 25, 2008 11:36pm

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An Increasingly Smarmy Obama Campaign

Politics – Indeed, it is a powerful message of change, unity coupled with hope filled packed houses led by a media darling rock star of politics.

Submitted and Voted for on February 24, 2008 07:59pm