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I've spent a lot of time this year back in Memphis, where I grew up, and I'm struck how over holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, the city's gay establishments swell with locals like me who got the hell outta Dodge... ...

In response to my post about the arrogant and counterproductive U.S. immigration policy, one reader suggested we replace an immigration policy that prioritizes uniting families over one that admits people based on their wealth and intellect. In reply, tongue planted... ...

It's worth remembering, as you consider the competing viewpoints over Warren-gate, that there was no outcry surrounding Bill Clinton selection of evangelist Billy Graham to give the prayer at his 1993 inauguration, and again four years later. Graham's views are... ...

From me and mine to you and yours, here's to a safe and happy holiday, however you choose to celebrate -- or not (celebrate it, that is).(It's not a blurry, poorly lit photo; it's Art) ...

• Torturing Democracy (tags: politics news video bush government torture)

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His presidency winding down, rejected by most as a failure in foreign and domestic policy, President Bush remains steadfast, determined not to engender sympathy, even during his final Christmas in the White House. On two important issues just this week,... ...

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I haven’t written much about the whole Rick Warren controversey yet, though I have something in mind. (Let’s see if I actually get time to write it.) But in the meantime, I wanted to point to a terrific appearance by Mike Rogers (of Blogactive and PageOneQ) on MSNBC. I’m a big fan of Mike’s even moreso after his deft handling of a right wing minster, there t defend the Warren pick, etc. Mike threw him completely off his game. Mike has a post up on his blog explaining his approach. I’ll probably have more to say, but regarding Mike’s MSNBC ...

What was that about investing in our crumbling infrastructure, again? I ask because a water main somewhere in Montgomery County, Maryland, ruptured today and washed out much of my day. Though my experience was nothing compared to what some people had to deal with. Watching that rescue, I’m glad were weren’t driving down that particular load when the massive water main rupture happened. We’d have definitely had the kids with us. A massive underground pipe rupture flooded River Road with four feet of rapidly swirling water this morning — trapping motorists, blocking a major commuter artery linking Washington with ...

A lot of the anger over Barack Obama's selection of Rick Warren to say a prayer at the inuauguration springs from genuine (if misplaced) resentment over the mega-church pastor's previous pronouncements on marriage, mixed with a disturbing streak of P.C.... ...

Unless you've traveled outside the U.S. and Europe, or have friends from places like Latin America, Africa and Asia, you probably didn't know that one of the biggest black eyes on America internationally is this country's arrogant approach to immigration... ...