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Fake Democratic Candidate Websites: Clever Bait-and-Switch Tactic Pads GOP Coffers

Fancy yourself a Democrat? Fancy yourself a Democrat? Do you contribute to your favorite candidates campaign fund online? If those two statements sound like you, take heed.

How Marijuana's Fight for Legalization Closely Parallels the Prohibition of Alcohol in the Early 20th Century

Marijuana's fight for legalization mirrors alcohol's prohibition movement, begainning at the state-level

Immigration News 2014: US Loosens Rules for Asylum Seekers

Following the president's remarks on immigration reform during the State of the Union, the federal government has enacted some changes to its immigration rules as they apply to asylum seekers. This comes as a result of the increased numbers of Syrian refugees asking for asylum, as well as the government's new stance on those who provided "limited material support" to terrorist organizations and rebel groups.

Gay Marriage: Legal Same-Sex Recognition Expanded at Federal Level

Same sex married couples become eligible for various federal benefits. Following a year of various victories by the LGBT community in the United States, Attorney General Eric Holder will announce today a further expansion of same sex marriage recognition at the federal level.

Piers Morgan & Janet Mock: 'Redefining Realness' Author Makes Second Appearance On Show

Twitter feud over biological sex and gender identity Piers Morgan Live caused a controversial stir within the transgender community due to a Twitter faux paus ahead of his interview with the 29 year old transgender author Janet Mock, who has a new book entitled Redefining Realness.

Immigration Law 2014: GOP Stalls On Immigration Reform; Issue Pushed Back To 2015?

House Republicans hinder immigration reform until after 2014. President Obama's plans for some type of immigration reform have already been stalled by Congressional Republicans.

Sochi Winter Olympics 2014: Gay Activists Arrested; What Happens Next?

Russia has remained firm in its enforcement of highly controversial antigay laws. Russia has remained firm in its enforcement of highly controversial antigay laws.

Obama's NSA Limitations Approved, But NSA Collection Already Lower Than Expected

Just as a court has approved of two of President Obama's reforms to limit the use of phone records by the National Security Agency, a report has come out showing that the NSA's phone record collection has actually already been somewhat limited - simply due to being overwhelmed by information.

Sochi Olympics Hijacked Plane: Bomb Threat Forces Plane from Ukraine to Land in Istanbul

The man who tried to hijack the plane was reportedly severely drunk A Ukrainian passenger tried to hijack a plane to Sochi, Russia where the Olympics have just begun.

Sochi Winter Olympics 2014: Live Stream the Winter Games Online Via Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC

The Sochi 2014 Olympics started yesterday. Of course, the best way to enjoy the Winter Games is on a big screen television sitting on a comfy couch, but unfortunately, not everyone has the ability to do so. Even if you are on the go or without cable during the Olympics, you can still enjoy the games from a PC, Mac, Android device, iPhone, iPad or iPod.

Kylie Jenner New Boyfriend: Young Star Seen with Lil Za at Justin Beiber's House of Drugs

Kylie Jenner has been seen spending time with Xavier Smith aka Lil Za who is known for his arrest at the home of Justin Beiber for possession of illegal substances.

Arthur Chu Jeopardy Genuis: Contestant Got Daily Double Questions Strategy Online

Jeopardy! contestant Arthur Chu has received criticism from the shows' fans for his controversial game-winning strategy. The contestant, however, says he is just a clever Google navigator trying to support his family.

Subway Removes Synthetic Leather Chemical From Bread But Doesn't Give Credit to Food Babe Petition

Sandwich restaurant chain Subway is removing a special ingredient from its bread that can also be found in synthetic leather, shoes rubber and yoga mats.

Bill Clinton Liz Hurley Affair: Tom Sizemore Claims They Did; Do They Look Good Together? [Poll]

Actress Elizabeth Hurley has been linked to Former President Bill Clinton by her alleged former beau, Actor Tom Sizemore.

Man in Undies Sculpture at Wellesly College Stirs Up Controversy

The sculpture of a man with his eyes closed, in a zombie-like trance and in his white "tighty whities" has made students uncomfortable enough to start a petition to make the artwork disappear. The "Sleepwalker", as the sculpture was named, was put right in the middle of a busy part of the campus in Wellesley College. Students argue that the nearly naked man is a "source of apprehension, fear, and triggering thoughts regarding sexual assault".

Sochi 2014 Schedule & Opening Ceremony Update: Pussy Riot Urges Americans to "Take a Hard Look" at Russia

“Americans who will be at the Winter Olympics should look beyond the facilities created for the games and take a hard look at the host country,” says Pussy Riot in a report by The Moscow Times.

Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 Events and Schedule: Is Safety A Major Concern?

It is understandable that security would be beefed up for the Sochi Olympics, but just how much of a possibility is it that an act of terror happens?

Hillary Clinton Super Bowl Tweet: 2016 Presidential Race Frontrunner Takes a Jab at FOX

Hillary is currently the most popular candidate for president in 2016 Hillary Clinton sent out a tweet during the Super Bowl saying: "It's so much more fun to watch FOX when it's someone else being blitzed & sacked!" The joke was aimed at Fox for the network's coverage of her during her tenure as the secretary of State.

President Obama & Bill O'Reilly Interview: Who Won the Super Bowl Debate?

O'Reilly tried to corner Obama and the president criticized biased news coverage Bill O'Reilly interviewed Obama for the third time over Super Bowl weekend, the first interview being back in 2008, which the Washington Post described as "lengthy and affectionate encounter.

Obama Administration Proposes More Cyber Security Regulation as Retailers Testify

It's a relatively new playing field, but cyber security is no joke, and the Obama administration is making that clear. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman told a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday that the government would like for there to be new regulation that requires retailers to quickly report electronic identity thefts.
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