Citizen Koch: PBS Kills Koch Brothers-Critical Documentary For Fear Of Offending Them

Aubrey Bloomfield in General Politics 6 hours ago

PBS has bowed to pressure from the powerful Koch brothers and pulled funding from a documentary critical of their growing political influence.

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25 Best Weiner Jokes On Twitter

Andrea Ayres-Deets in General Politics 6 hours ago

I got your Weiner jokes here! Get your Weiner jokes.

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Immigration Reform 2013: What's Next For the Gang of Eight's Bill

Nick Baker in Daily Mic Check 6 hours ago

Today's PolicyMic newsletter, featuring our take on the day's top news and our favorite stories from around the web.

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Tim Murray: Tim Murray's Resignation Is a Blessing For Massachusetts

Heather Hartlaub in General Politics 6 hours ago

After a string of scandals, Tim Murray is resigning from public office to accept a private job where he'll take a 50% pay raise.

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The Easiest Way to Fix Our Education System: Tell Entrepreneurs to Do Their Homework

Barbara Kurshan in Education 6 hours ago

Everyone from Rupert Murdoch to Bill Gates is looking for a quick fix for the problems plaguing our education system, but they'd do well to remember what they learned in school before they begin.

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Woman Raped Because Cash-Strapped Police Couldn't Afford to Send Help

Areej Elahi-Siddiqui in Crime 6 hours ago

A woman called 911 and pleaded for help when her abusive ex-boyfriend tried to break into her house. However, because of budget cuts, the dispatcher had no one to send.