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Obama Smacks Down Right Wing in Speech

Published: Wed 23 Jan 2013 11:53 AM
NEWS UPDATE - January 21, 2013
Obama Smacks Down Right Wing in Speech | Texas School Teaches Judaism "Flawed" Religion | MLK's Anti-Militarism
In Historic Inauguration Address, Obama Takes the Fight to the Right
Adele M. Stan, AlterNet
From climate-change deniers to Confederacy buffs to Ayn Rand accolytes, Obama had a smack-down for every right-winger. READ MORE»
Texas Public School Teaching Kids That Jews Practice "Flawed Religion" and that Blacks Are "Descended from Ham"
Brian Tashman, Right Wing Watch
A Southern Methodist University religious studies professor found instances of students learning a literal interpretation of the Bible, and some racist obsessions of the religious right. READ MORE»
Glenn Greenwald: MLK's Vehement Condemnation of American Militarism
Glenn Greenwald, The Guardian
His vital April 4, 1967 speech is a direct repudiation of the sophistry now used to defend US violence and aggression READ MORE»
Law School Grad Robs Bank Because He Has Giant Debt and Can't Afford Diabetes Medicine -- Says He'll Do it Again
By Paul Campos, Lawyers, Guns and Money
Can you imagine graduating from a fairly high-ranked law school only to find oneself a few years later working as a janitor with a $250,000 debt? READ MORE»
Is Jon Stewart Alienating His Fanbase?
By Daniel D'Addario, Salon
"The Daily Show" host's praise for "ZDT" and his dismissal of the platinum coin may be pushing liberal fans away READ MORE»
President Barack Obama's 2nd Inaugural Address, Prepared Remarks
AlterNet
The full text of the president's prepared remarks. READ MORE»
Did Lupe Fiasco Get Kicked Off Stage After Anti-Obama Remarks?
By Lauren Kelley, AlterNet
The performer reportedly rapped, "Gaza Strip was getting bombed, Obama didn't say shit. That’s why I ain't vote for him, next one either." READ MORE»
Teen Shoots Family to Death: Here Are 5 GOPers Who Still Think We Don't Need Gun Control
By Lauren Kelley, AlterNet
It's hard to argue that fewer mass shootings of innocent children wouldn't be a positive thing. But some Republicans do. READ MORE»
The 20 Most Racist Things Rush Limbaugh Has Ever Said
By Simon Malloy, Media Matters
We take a look back at Limbaugh's unabashed racism. READ MORE»
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