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A mash note to the blogosphere: Simply put, blogs are the greatest breakthrough in popular journalism since Tom Paine broke onto the scene.; By Arianna Huffington Apr 7, 2004
The Fix: MSNBC fires Michael Savage after he tells caller to "get AIDS and die." Ann Coulter a babe? Posh Spice an actress? Plus: Pete Best's mom was the seventh Beatle!; Jul 7, 2003
Lott falls, but Democrats don't rise: Author Charles Bullock, an expert in the politics of the South, says the GOP will dust itself off and get along fine in Dixie.; By Eric Boehlert Dec 21, 2002
The ugly truth about Republican racial politics: The GOP needs to do a lot more than rebuke Trent Lott to make up for its legacy of pandering to white bigots and suppressing the black vote.; By Joan Walsh Dec 14, 2002
Lott: It gets worse: Troubling new disclosures about the Senate's top Republican and his record on race relations raise questions about his fitness for office.; By Anthony York Dec 13, 2002
A whole Lott of trouble: Sen. Trent Lott apologized again for his racially insensitive remarks, but even some conservatives called for him to step aside as the next majority leader.; By Anthony York Dec 12, 2002
Caught whistling Dixie: Four days later, Lott's controversial comment gets some attention. But not from top congressional Democrats.; By Anthony York Dec 10, 2002
Guns, lies and the Internet in South Carolina: Field & Stream's Web site was associated with a voter's guide accusing a Democratic Senate candidate of being anti-gun. One problem: He's a member of the NRA.; By Farhad Manjoo Nov 1, 2002
Ebony and irony: A folksy George W. Bush speaks to the NAACP as the more dubious parts of his civil rights record go unmentioned.; By Jake Tapper Jul 11, 2000
Whining about wine labels: If the government can assert the health benefits of fermented grapes, why can't viticulturists tout them?; By David McGuire Apr 28, 2000
Get motivated!: If there's one thing multimillionaire groom Rick Rockwell needs now, it's a motivational speech. Plus! Al Franken whisked offstage by a guy in a pirate suit. Yargh matey!; By Amy Reiter Feb 25, 2000
The bald facts: An informal survey of toupees, transplants, weaves and dye-jobs reveals that 10 percent to 22 percent of United States senators are engaged in a coverup.; By John F. Murphy Nov 22, 1999
Jar Jar Binks to battle clap in D.C.: Rep. Coburn enlists "Phantom Menace" mob in STD wars; the queen's bowser was a boozer; 1,000-year-old king may be pushin' up pavement. Plus: New! Viagra for geraniums!; By Amy Reiter Jul 22, 1999
Courtney Love: Baby talk: Tells mag she likes "porno 44DD" girls, "and they have to be really aggressive."; By Amy Reiter Jul 14, 1999
Combover Congress: How can we trust our leaders to manage impeachment when they can't even manage their hair?; By Cynthia Heimel Feb 3, 1999
Clinton's Star Wars sequel: The president pays off the military by funding a notorious boondoggle.; By Christopher Hitchens Jan 19, 1999

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