John McCain has also opted out of public financing for his campaign (but you wouldn’t know it).

When Barack Obama opts of out pubic financing for his campaign, the media screams bloody murder.   Why isn't the corporate media admitting that John McCain has done the same thing?   Arianna Huffington explains: Cut to Super Tuesday, when McCain had the Republican nomination all but wrapped up. Suddenly, he didn't…

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Barack Obama’s Father’s Day Message

Speaking to the congregation at Apostolic Church of God  in Chicago, Barack Obama gave a speech critical of absent black fathers on Father's Day. He urged the largely African American congregation: to remember their filial responsibilities and be more engaged in raising their children. Obama reminded the congregation of his…

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How well do old brains work?

This year's presidential campaign offers a choice between 72-year old John McCain and 46-year old Barack Obama.  This large difference in age provoked Christopher Beam of Slate to review the scientific literature comparing the function of old brains versus younger brains.  Here are a few things to contemplate, assuming your…

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