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Dain Fitzgerald, Staff Writer

I also go by "Mupetblast" (I know), and have written for The San Francisco Appeal, Thought Catalog, and The New Wolf among other outlets.

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American Mustache Institute Comes to Eric Holder's Defense

The group claims the anger directed at the US Attorney General is face-based

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IRS Fallout

PETA: The IRS Targeted Us, Too

The Tea Party and the animal rights group find common ground on at least one point

@May 18 c 125 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
counterclaims

Study Links Marijuana Use to Being Thin

Could 'cause an improvement in metabolism,' claims research

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race around the world

Map Shows Least and Most Racially Tolerant Countries

India, Middle East rank poorly, US, South America rank high

@May 17 c 77 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
armed forces

Military Choosier With Recruits Thanks to Economy, War Wind Down

Two applicants for every position open

@May 17 c 41 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
voting rights

Maryland Town Gives 16-Year-Olds the Right to Vote

'We're trying to make it possible for more people to part of our city government'

@May 15 c 107 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
justice

Virginia Lawyer Wants Confederate Statue Removed from Courthouse

A 'chilling' reminder to this clients about injustice, discrimination he claims

@May 15 c 227 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
guns

Gun Control Groups Push Daily Deal Site to Drop Guns n' Alcohol Events

Deal-a-day site LivingSocial is being pressured to stop sponsoring spirited fun with guns

@May 15 c 67 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
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UPDATE

Soledad O'Brien: Only White People Want to See Beyond Race

'I think we should talk about race,' she tells white folks uncomfortable with the topic

@May 15 c 300 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
butting heads

Schlafly on Facebook COO: 'Typical Feminist' at Odds with What Women Want

The longtime conservative activist takes Sheryl Sandberg to task in radio address

@May 14 c 70 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
glass half full

What Can 90% of Americans Agree on, Anyway?

Not being atheist and thinking human cloning is creepy, among other things

@May 16 c 64 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
watching the watchers

California's Drug Counselors Include Sex Offenders, Even Drug Abusers

Lax oversight is threatening to break the trust between counselor and client, report claims

@May 13 c 56 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
heritage fallout

Disgraced Heritage Writer: No Apologies For Connecting Race and IQ

Jason Richwine regrets, however, leaving out the 'nuance' needed to avoid controversy

@May 13 c 87 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
j'accuse

Republican Steve King Charges Obama with 'Lowering American Values'

Is Obama damaging the nation by weighing in on popular controversies?

@May 11 c 92 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
Tax Contempt

Rand Paul 'Offended' by IRS Actions Singling Out Tea Partiers

Especially because he's one of them, the Republican told fellow GOPers in Iowa

@May 11 c 116 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
slapping the habit

Woman Slaps Cop in Hope of Going to Jail, Quitting Smoking

Felt it was the best way to separate herself from temptation

@May 10 c 69 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
racism

Student Told, 'Go Back 2 Africa Slave'

The ugly note comes just days after another racially charged incident on the same campus

@May 10 c 114 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
It's Official

Mainstream Media Confirms: State Dept. Ordered Benghazi Talking Points Changed

No longer is it just conservatives highlighting the politically-driven changes to the official statement

@May 10 c 239 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
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christie

Christie Assures Party Faithful 'He's a Damn Good Republican'

As for his praise for the POTUS, it's something any governor'd do he claims

@May 10 c 106 comments g Poll: Vote Now!
baking a stink

Florida Town Experiments with Solar-Powered Trash Bins

They compact trash on their own, and alert the city when they're full

@May 10 c 74 comments g Poll: Vote Now!

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What Do You Know About the History of US Immigration?

Who where they? Where did they come from? And when? Test your knowledge of America's rich history of immigration here!

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Do You Know the NRA?

Whether you're a member, a fan, or just love to hate the group, you should have your NRA facts straight. Test your knowledge here!

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@May 2 v 845 completed c 13 comments
Do You Know Your Political Jargon?

What's the "third rail" of politics? Is gerrymandering good or bad? Is it possible you're a RINO or a blue dog? See if you can really talk politics with the best of them.

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Do You Know These Epic Media Blunders?

Test your knowledge of the hideous foulups committed by the Fourth Estate.

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@Apr 29 v 447 completed c 5 comments
What Do You Know About Earth Day?

When did it start? Is it a day recognized worldwide, or just something celebrated in the US? Test your knowledge of Earth Day here.

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@Apr 22 v 374 completed c 23 comments
What Do You Know About Margaret Thatcher?

She tested the "united" in United Kingdom. What do you know about Britain's late lightning rod of a prime minister?

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@Apr '13 v 450 completed c 10 comments
Which Country Are You?

Countries are like people: they pack personality - and political leanings. See which country's values, priorities and attributes best match your own by taking the quiz below.

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What Do You Know About Liberal Media?

Contrary to what some might tell you, the whole of the media is not liberal. But test your knowledge of the portion that IS here!

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@Mar '13 v 1,036 completed c 26 comments
Which Famous Movie President Are You?

Whether it's saving the citizenry from an alien invasion or jet-setting terrorists, movie presidents have accomplished great things. See which ones best match your own values and experience.

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@Mar '13 v 1,416 completed c 27 comments
What Do You Know About Conservative Media?

From FOX News to Breitbart, Coulter to Drudge, right-wing media has made an impact. Test your knowledge of it here.

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@Mar '13 v 973 completed c 26 comments
What Do You Know About CPAC?

The DC-based Conservative Political Action Conference. You know you've heard of it. Test your knowledge of this yearly meetup of enthusiastic GOP-ers, libertarians, and traditionalists!

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@Feb '13 v 349 completed c 10 comments
Which First Lady Are You?

From high-powered Hillary Clinton to glamorous Nancy Reagan, first ladies have had highly distinctive personal styles. If you were a first lady (or gentleman), who would you be most like?

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@Feb '13 v 1,190 completed c 21 comments
Which Party Should You Vote For?

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Are You as Liberal as President Obama?

Are you as left-leaning as the POTUS - or even more of a bleeding heart? Or maybe a conservative tried and true? Take the quiz and find out where you stand.

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@Mar '13 v 2,387 completed c 113 comments
What Do You Know About Conspiracy Theories?

From 9/11 as inside job to water fluoridation as communist plot, the conspiracy theories that have gained currency in America are many. Test your knowledge of them here!

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@Feb '13 v 1,729 completed c 71 comments
What Do You Know About Love in Politics?

Test your knowledge of the power couples sharing pure love - or at least as pure as it gets in the dirty world of politics.

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@Feb '13 v 408 completed c 7 comments
What Do You Know About Gaffes in Politics?

With Ron Paul's recent Twitter flub in the news, let's test your knowledge of verbal faux pas, media distortions and misstatements by and about political figures over the years.

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@Feb '13 v 409 completed c 17 comments
How Well Do You Know This Week's News?

The fierce rush of DC politics kicked into overdrive this week: Hillary's out, immigration reform is in, and everyone's still arguing about guns. Did you keep up with all the details?

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@Feb '13 v 296 completed c 5 comments
What Do You Know About Politics on the Big Screen?

With the Academy Awards approaching, and films like Argo and Zero Dark Thirty getting praise from all corners, let's test your knowledge of politics in films over the years.

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@Jan '13 v 335 completed c 6 comments
Who Said It? Match the Inauguration Quote to the President

Use linguistic cues, historical references, and any knowledge you might have on hand to match these quotes to the correct American prez.

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@Jan '13 v 314 completed c 5 comments
What Do You Know About Presidents and Executive Orders?

With Obama considering 19 executive actions on gun control, debate is raging over what presidential orders can and can't do. See how much you know!

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@Jan '13 v 478 completed c 5 comments
What Do You Know About Al Qaeda?

With US forces heading to Mali to help battle Al Qaeda-linked militants, it's time for a refresher course on the terrorist group. Test your knowledge of Al Qaeda and related news here.

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@Jan '13 v 395 completed c 16 comments
Do You Know This Week's News?

It's a new year and a new Congress. Great. But did you know about that thing in that state? No, of course you didn't. See, you don't know this week's news.

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@Jan '13 v 309 completed c 13 comments
What Do You Know About Liberalism in America?

What event kickstarted the modern gay rights movement? Who was FDR's 'forgotten man'? Which great American novelist was an unabashed socialist? Test your knowledge of the left, right here.

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@Jan '13 v 635 completed c 46 comments
What Do You Know About Conservatism in America?

Who founded National Review? Who are some of Republicans' favorite economists? And what is a "neoconservative" anyway? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the American right.

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@Feb '13 v 612 completed c 31 comments
What Do You Know About Women's Voting Rights?

When did women gain the right to vote? Who are the women that actually question that right? How did women vote in the last election? Test your knowledge here!

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@Dec '12 v 314 completed c 7 comments
Do You Know This Week's News?

There's a lot of talk over that "Fiscal Cliff" thing, and not much else. But you pay attention to the news, right? See if you know your stuff in this week's quiz!

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@Nov '12 v 173 completed c 4 comments
What do you know about employment in the US?

What percentage of folks belong to a union? How much do elementary school teachers make? Test your knowledge of the working world by clocking in to our 10 question quiz.

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@Nov '12 v 353 completed c 16 comments
Do you know Obama's and Romney's foreign policy?

What does Mitt Romney think America's role is in the world? How about Obama's stance on the Middle East? Guess what: you don't know foreign policy.

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