A Bar for Spain’s Radical Right, Run by a Chinese Immigrant

MADRID — Step into Bar Oliva, a cafe in a southern suburb of Madrid, and you step back 44 years. Gen.

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How the G.O.P. Elite Lost Its Voters to Donald Trump

The manufacturing executives had gathered in an Atlanta conference room last year to honor their senior United States senator, Johnny Isakson, for his tireless efforts on their behalf in Washington. But as the luncheon wound down, Mr. Isakson found himself facing a man from Coweta County.

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Donald Trump: The Protector

Like many people, I have been wondering: What on Earth explains Donald Trump’s remarkable appeal to voters? I’ve come to the conclusion that the answer is fairly simple. The message of his Republican opponents has effectively been: We are more faithful to conservative principles.

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The Great Republican Revolt

The angriest and most pessimistic people in America aren’t the hipster protesters who flitted in and out of Occupy Wall Street. They aren’t the hashtavists of #BlackLivesMatter.

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In Houston, Hate Trumped Fairness

Sometime in the near future, a transgender teenager in Texas will attempt suicide — and maybe succeed — because vilifying people for their gender identity remains politically acceptable in America. The hateful rhetoric of leaders like Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas and Lt. Gov.

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It’s very weird to see Republicans get exactly what they deserve

Backlash over Ben Carson’s anti-Muslim smears forced the Detroit-born neurosurgeon to twist and spin. But his refusal to apologize is winning him donations and crucial support. “I wouldn’t expect those remarks would hurt Dr.

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Indiana newspaper crafts perfect response to 'anti-gay' law

It's rare for a local newspaper to make waves in a national debate — rarer still for a local newspaper with a front page editorial.



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Where's the Conservative Outcry on Ferguson Police Abuses?

The ideological movement needs a better response to governments that violate the Constitutional rights of U.S. citizens. Conservatives are typically eager to disparage politicians and bureaucrats who conspire to seize wealth.



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50 Fox News 'lies' in 6 seconds, from 'The Daily Show'

We’ve fact-checked almost all of the statements they cited. For the record, we originally counted 49 claims, not 50. The Daily Show said No. 50 was left off due to a technical error. They've updated their Vine, which we've included here. Sean Hannity, Nov. 11, 2013



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Government of Paris to Sue Fox News Over Muslim No-Go Zone Segments

The government of Paris plans to sue Fox News for airing several segments claiming the French capital contained “no-go zones” that prohibit entry to non-Muslims and are frequently avoided by city police.



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Are Politicians Too Dumb to Understand the Lyrics to ‘Born in the USA’?

On Tuesday night—widely considered a sweeping victory for Republican political candidates—I sat in my apartment, huddled around my TV, watching as election results rolled in.



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