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2016 Republicans, ranked by number of supporters who think Obama wants to invade Texas

Messing with Texas (by the numbers).

On May 15, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

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Why ISIS and Republican zealots have more in common than you think

Obama was right about the Crusades, but his point says a lot more about anti-Muslim violence today.

On Feb 11, 2015 by Matthew Rozsa

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What 2016 presidential hopefuls think of Obama’s immigration plan

The leading candidates have all had a chance to weigh in.

On Nov 20, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Rick Perry thinks his anti-abortion restrictions might have saved Joan Rivers

Oops. 

On Sep 22, 2014 by Audra Schroeder

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The 15 best/worst tweets politicians deleted this summer

Yes, Rick Perry is on the list. Twice.

On Sep 9, 2014 by Nicko Margolie

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Rick Perry Twitter account posts then deletes attack on district attorney

Perry tweeted that the previous message was “unauthorized” and that he did not “condone” it.

On Sep 1, 2014 by Eric Geller

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It’s time to declare the #WarOnWhites over

Dear white people, you have nothing to fear but Republican ideology itself.

On Aug 6, 2014 by [email protected]

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Rick Perry thinks homosexuality is just like alcoholism

Unsurprisingly, this isn't going over well.

On Jun 12, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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“I’m Just a Bill” parody takes aim at the Texas special session

"Texas Special Session Blues (I'm Just a Bill Remix)" takes aim at controversial legislation that would ban abortions after 20 weeks and shut down the majority of Texas's abortion clinics.

On Jul 8, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

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Thousands flock to Austin to Stand With Texas Women

It was less of an unruly mob and more of a lively BBQ—with less meat and more signs and water bottles.

On Jul 1, 2013 by Adam Schragin

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Texas enacts email privacy law

Though the new law is only applicable on the state level, some changes to federal law could be on the way too. 

On Jun 19, 2013 by Cody Permenter

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The 2012 election in controversial YouTube videos

As the 2012 election season wraps up, we look back at the fascinating (and sometimes ill-advised) YouTube videos that defined the race for the Presidency.

On Oct 30, 2012 by Justin Franz

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The power of YouTube in the 2012 election

Token Libertarian Girl, Southern Avenger’s Jack Hunter, and Obama Girl discuss how YouTube is changing the discourse of modern politics.     

On Jun 29, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

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Women turn to Texas’s top medical professional—Rick Perry

in light of the Texas Sonogram Law, some women are protesting by directing medical questions at the governor's unofficial Facebook page. 

On Mar 19, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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How the 2012 presidential candidates fared on Tumblr

Ahead of the Florida Primary, the Tumblr staff revealed a set of infographics that depict the candidates' stats in the blogging community. Rick Perry's "Unpopular Opinions" proved anything but. 

On Jan 31, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini