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From: Dave Zirin Dave Zirin Governor Tom Corbett still has questions to answer about his role in the slow-motion investigation and prosecution of Penn State University’s Jerry Sandusky.

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From: Ben Adler Ben Adler One of the top contenders to be Mitt Romney’s running mate would remind voters of George W.

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From: Extra Credit Peter Rothberg New York City’s ban on cellphones in schools is taking an amazing $4.2 million a year out of frequently impoverished childrens’ pockets.

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From: Ben Adler Ben Adler President Obama’s new immigration policy leaves Mitt in a terrible bind. Meanwhile his party struggles to appeal to Latinos while minimizing their political power. 

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From: Ilyse Hogue Ilyse Hogue The largest IPO in history serves us lessons in what it means to love your country. 

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From: Ben Adler Ben Adler Rick Santorum is bragging about being endorsed by Joseph Farah of World Net Daily. Is he endorsing Farah’s claims that President Obama wasn’t born in Hawaii? 

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From: John Nichols John Nichols The remains of the Republican presidential field will gather Monday night in Florida for a debate that could again reshape a rapidly evolving race.

Tags: function-load, massachusetts, mitt romney, nbc, newt gingrich, person attributes, rick-santorum, salesman, script, south carolina, var-oldonload

From: Peter Rothberg Peter Rothberg The civil rights movement has resonated deeply with generations of musicians. .

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From: Greg Mitchell Greg Mitchell

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From: John Nichols John Nichols “Move to Amend” platform proposals, uncommitted votes, anti-war votes for Ron Paul, and occupying: Iowa progressives will use the caucuses to send major messages.

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