Current News & Politics

• Clergy say, "I won't" Since gays and lesbians can't say "I do," some churches are getting out of the marriage business
  By Lilly Fowler
• And still our vote mattered I marvel at the opportunity lost in the Iran election -- and what might yet be gained
  By Shane M.
• Media elite vs. blogger peasants The White House allowed a mere commoner among the Beltway peerage -- how indecorous!
  By Gene Lyons
• Al Franken takes his job very seriously Being the 60th Democratic Senate vote is no joke. But can Franken guarantee Sotomayor vote or healthcare reform?
  By Mike Madden

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