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Fighting racism in Cuba

Fighting racism in Cuba

Communist egalitarian rhetoric is belied by reality.

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Sarah Palin flaunts her fertility

Sarah Palin flaunts her fertility

The former governor exemplifies a strange shift among female politicians.

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So long, oversight

So long, oversight

On the NSA, checks and balances have vanished.

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Judges, judges, judges

Judges, judges, judges

With Obama’s judicial nominees no longer languishing in the Senate, can the GOP still be called obstructionist?

Poll: Americans view GOP in less favorable light than Democratic Party

Poll: Americans view GOP in less favorable light than Democratic Party

Just 39 percent of Americans say they hold a favorable view of the GOP, while 46 percent say they hold a favorable view of the Democratic Party.

The awkwardness of Barack and Vladimir -- in 8 photos

The awkwardness of Barack and Vladimir -- in 8 photos

Vladimir. Barack. And a whole lot of bad body language.

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Defense of Marriage Act decision could expand rights for gay feds

Defense of Marriage Act decision could expand rights for gay feds

But if law is overturned, some in same-sex marriages might not get full spousal benefits immediately.

Lew’s official signature a vast improvement

Lew’s official signature a vast improvement

Looks like Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has been working on his penmanship.

GSA nominee testifies before Senate panel

GSA nominee testifies before Senate panel

President Obama's choice to lead the agency testified Tuesday before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

Rep. Cummings releases a full IRS interview

Rep. Cummings releases a full IRS interview

The Democratic congressman said the interview "debunks conspiracy theories" about the IRS targeting controversy.

Rand Paul is the most interesting man in the (political) world

Rand Paul is the most interesting man in the (political) world

The Kentucky Senator has emerged as a prime mover in the party.

An October governor's election in New Jersey? Not going to happen.

An October governor's election in New Jersey? Not going to happen.

There are some question marks in the New Jersey governor's race. But when it will be held isn't one of them.

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Obama’s Syria muddle

Obama’s Syria muddle

His approach to the crisis is stunningly chaotic.

Cicada canapes, anyone?

Cicada canapes, anyone?

At an event at the Dutch Embassy, the menu is likely to bug you.

What Claire McCaskill wants

What Claire McCaskill wants

Why now? Think Clinton Cabinet post.

Gabriel Gomez and the chicken-and-egg question

Gabriel Gomez and the chicken-and-egg question

Which came first? The underdog candidate who took the race by storm, or the allied groups who swooped in with reinforcements? In Massachusetts, neither.

ICE director John Morton stepping down

ICE director John Morton stepping down

Morton led the agency for four years after unanomous confirmation by the Senate.

Senate steps up pace on judges

Senate steps up pace on judges

The often lumbering chamber has set a lively pace on approving judicial nominations.

Hearing will examine 'reinventing government'

Hearing will examine 'reinventing government'

The hearing will pit leaders from the nation's largest federal-employee union against proponents of smaller government.

Jimmy Fallon on President Obama's approval rating (VIDEO)

Jimmy Fallon on President Obama's approval rating (VIDEO)

He's just waiting on that Ryan Gosling bump.

Why Joe Biden is talking about guns

Why Joe Biden is talking about guns

THE FIX | Why is the vice president is talking about guns? Four reasons taken together could explain it.

Why did FEMA deny funding after Texas fertilizer plant explosion?

Why did FEMA deny funding after Texas fertilizer plant explosion?

FEDERAL EYE | The agency this month denied an appeal for millions of dollars in additional aid to help West, Tex., recover from an April 17 fertilizer-plant explosion that killed 15 people and decimated some 37 blocks of homes, schools and businesses.

Obama’s claims on illegal border crossings

Obama’s claims on illegal border crossings

What does a change in President Obama’s rhetoric say about the trends in border apprehensions?

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The one path to GOP reform

The one path to GOP reform

How to be socially inclusive without becoming socially liberal.

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The Syria quagmire

The Syria quagmire

The U.S. is being drawn into a futile proxy war.

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The politics of restrooms

The politics of restrooms

The expansion of the Senate women’s room is a big deal indeed, anecdotal evidence suggests.

A spokesman’s script

A spokesman’s script

A line in the DoD’s report on ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ shows a spokesman sticking to his lines.

The Fix's best state-based political reporters -- in 1 Twitter list!

The Fix's best state-based political reporters -- in 1 Twitter list!

Follow the best political reporters in all 50 states in a single click!

The PR battle over Edward Snowden -- in two polls

The PR battle over Edward Snowden -- in two polls

One poll shows 30 percent of people disapprove of Snowden's actions; another shows 52 percent disapprove. So who's right?

How the immigration bill explains the Senate, in 10 anecdotes

How the immigration bill explains the Senate, in 10 anecdotes

Who convinced Rubio to join the gang and why did he agree? And what did Leahy do that irked Schumer? The answers can be found in a new New Yorker profile.