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Gun Debate: Senate Proposes Bipartisan Bill, iWatch: Apple's New Big Thing Could Come Out This Year, and the News That Millennials Should Read

Gun Debate: Senate Proposes Bipartisan Bill, iWatch: Apple's New Big Thing Could Come Out This Year, and the News That Millennials Should Read

My take on the news that every millennnial should know about, as featured in this morning's Mic Check newsletter.

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Mark Sanford 2013: His Ex-Wife Won't Help His Campaign This Time, Even For Pay

Mark Sanford 2013: His Ex-Wife Won't Help His Campaign This Time, Even For Pay

Disgraced former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is gambling on the public's forgiveness to get him a congressional seat, but won't be able to rely on his ex-wife Jenny.

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Oberlin College Hate Crimes Sign Of Larger Problem On Campus

Oberlin College Hate Crimes Sign Of Larger Problem On Campus

The spate of hateful vandalism at Oberlin College this past month is disturbing enough, but they're a sign of a larger problem with racism, sexism, and homophobia on campus.

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Join the Fastest-Growing Millennial News Site Online!

Join the Fastest-Growing Millennial News Site Online!

If you're a writer looking to reach a larger audience and engage millennials in debates about today's most important issues, we're looking for you.

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NYC Mayoral Race: Christine Quinn Could Become New York's First Lesbian Mayor

NYC Mayoral Race: Christine Quinn Could Become New York's First Lesbian Mayor

Nearing 40% in the polls, Christine Quinn seems to be on an unstoppable path to winning New York's mayorship in 2013. Can she be beaten?

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Bob Menendez May Have a New Scandal Brewing

Bob Menendez May Have a New Scandal Brewing

A paid escort who had originally accused the senator and his long-time donor friend of paying for sex, has come forward and admitted she lied about the story. But Menendez isn't off the hook yet.

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Gay Rights: A State-By-State Guide to Gay Marriage Laws

Gay Rights: A State-By-State Guide to Gay Marriage Laws

While national support for same-sex marriage is growing, 31 states still do not offer legal recognition of such unions. Here's the ultimate guide to which states do support same-sex couples.

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Welfare Integrity Act: Welfare Drug Testing Could Be a Civil Liberties Issue

Welfare Integrity Act: Welfare Drug Testing Could Be a Civil Liberties Issue

A new bill requiring random and mandatory drug testing on welfare recipients has sparked controversy and likely won't get past liberal members of Congress.

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