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Democracy Is Coming!: The Imperfect Candidates

Democracy Is Coming!: The Imperfect Candidates

Jon Cummings May 16, 2012 1

This race is closely watched. If only it were more FUN to watch

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Political Culture: Obama (Finally) Marries Reality

Political Culture: Obama (Finally) Marries Reality

Jon Cummings May 9, 2012 8

The president's support for gay marriage opens a new front in his battle for re-election -- but its historical importance will reverberate far longer

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Democracy Is Coming!: How One Candidate’s Declaration of Independence Might Shake Up Congress

Democracy Is Coming!: How One Candidate’s Declaration of Independence Might Shake Up Congress

Jon Cummings May 1, 2012 1

Linda Parks won't pick a party or take PAC money. She might win anyway

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Popdose Flashback ’82: Marshall Crenshaw on “Marshall Crenshaw”

Popdose Flashback ’82: Marshall Crenshaw on “Marshall Crenshaw”

Jon Cummings April 23, 2012 2

The power-pop legend looks back on his debut

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Political Culture: Democracy is Coming! (part 1)

Political Culture: Democracy is Coming! (part 1)

Jon Cummings April 13, 2012 6

A high-stakes congressional race is taking shape in the sleepy L.A. suburbs

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Political Culture: The GOP’s Identity Crisis

Political Culture: The GOP’s Identity Crisis

Jon Cummings January 5, 2012 0

Can Romney ride the radical tigers

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Political Culture: Teabag Wall Street!

Political Culture: Teabag Wall Street!

Jon Cummings October 19, 2011 1

Can't the populist right and left just get along

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Political Culture: Why We Care About Steve Jobs

Political Culture: Why We Care About Steve Jobs

Jon Cummings October 6, 2011 4

Duh ... Because he gave us what we want

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Popdose Flashback ’91: Garth Brooks, “Ropin’ the Wind”

Popdose Flashback ’91: Garth Brooks, “Ropin’ the Wind”

Jon Cummings September 29, 2011 2

Remembering the guy who brought country, and bad shirts, to the suburbs

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