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Alaska Republican Congressman: My Father Used To Have "Wetbacks" Pick Tomatoes

In an interview with a local radio station on Thursday, longtime Alaska Congressman Don Young used the racial slur "wetback" while discussing the economy.

Is Your City On Kim Jong-Un's American Bombing Targets Map?

Get ready!

How Obama Decided God Was OK With Marriage Equality

The last great mystery of Obama’s marriage shift.

The Texas Nationalist Movement Is Pretty Good At Photoshop

Apparently the TNM's end game involves Texas transforming into an island and floating around in the Gulf of Mexico. Don't forget to send postcards, guys!

14 Photos Of George W. Bush Touching Bald Men's Heads

This is exactly what it sounds like.

Conservative Group Calls Science Behind Sexual Orientation "Nazi" Propaganda

"They essentially practice Joseph Goebel's Nazi philosophy of propaganda," the Family Research Council vice president writes. That and other advice for Minnesota pastors looking for sermon material.

Where Did Kim Jong-Un Get His Apple Computer?

A trade embargo between the U.S. and North Korea doesn't stop Kim from being a Mac guy. Did he get it from China?

Could A Win On Marriage Weaken LGBT Organizations?

"After marriage passed in the Netherlands, the movement more or less collapsed," said the lawmaker who sponsored the Dutch marriage equality bill. Could that happen in the United States?

Rep. Don Young: Drink Alone To Prevent Domestic Violence

"When you drink together, the possibility of harm becomes greater every day," the Alaska Congressman said.

Democratic Congressman Deletes Tweet, Apologizes For Comparing NCAA Tournament To The "Trail Of Tears"

Iowa Rep. Bruce Braley drew the ire of Twitter last night when he compared Ohio State's last-minute wins in the NCAA tournament to the "trail of tears" — a term used to refer to the forced removal of Native Americans by the United States government in the early 19th century resulting in tens of thousands of deaths. Braley later deleted his tweet and apologized to "anyone who was offended."

North Dakota Republican Apologizes For Alleged Indian Reservation Remark

Rep. Kevin Cramer denies say he felt unsafe, but apologized for his "tone" at meeting with Native Americans

Obama Signals More Of The Same In Meeting With African Leaders

Commends the successful countries, and stays vague on the less cheerful issues.

Lawmakers Back Home Stay Mum On Immigration Reform

House Democrats and Republicans told their members to talk about the budget and spending cuts at home. Meanwhile, one of the most prominent legislative issues gets little attention.

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