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A group of Milwaukee activists asked Bud Selig why the 2011 All-Star Game was going to be played in Arizona. The answer issued by his public relaions firm needs to be read to be believed.

Everyone is spinning the Iraq mission's so-called end but no one's willing to accept defeat.

The first and most ferocious Mama Grizzly rose up in response to a desire for right-wing female leadership.

A conservative hedge fund tycoon who made a fortune exploiting impoverished African nations is now generously bankrolling the GOP.

As long as rightwingers remain the loudest voices talking about race, they'll continue to dominate the conversation.

Albert Pujols, the star slugger of the St. Louis Cardinals, has spoken out heroically against Arizona's SB 1070. Speaking at Glenn Beck's obscene "I Have a Scheme" rally is no way to advance the cause of immigrant rights.

We've known for some time that sports owners lie about their financial bottom line. But to see the mendacity in black and white—especially in these tough economic times—is too much to bear.

Unless Democrats can justify why they should remain in power, Republicans will win in November.

Let’s get this straight once and for all: Regardless of what Billy Graham’s son claims or what millions of Americans believe, Obama is not now, nor has he ever been a Muslim.

Enrique Morones was a Vice President of the San Diego Padres baseball team. Now he wants to move the 2011 All-Star Game. I don't recommend betting against him.