I like the liberal tradition; I like the Hubert Humphrey tradition fighting for civil rights.
AL FRANKENTeen pregnancy went way down in the ’90s, and 75 percent of it was because of increased use of contraception.
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Compared to the American public at large, probably a slightly higher percentage of journalists, because of thier enhanced power of discernment, realize they know a gay person or two, and are, therefore, less frightened of them.
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When you win an election, what you really win is a chance to go to work for working families who need a voice in Minnesota.
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My dad always told me to stand up to bullies, and Bill O’Reilly is kind of a bully, and he’s the kind of kid who hits other kids on the playground.
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That’s bad news for everyone else – and for our democracy itself.
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And if those two other doctors get paid by Big Snack Food, like certain climate deniers get paid by Big Coal, I shouldn’t take their advice.
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Our laws need to reflect the evolution of technology and the changing expectations of American society. This is why the Constitution is often called a “living” document.
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I know that it’s probably not a good idea for a comedian, especially a satirist, to support a public policy group or a politician.
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Most people would rather be uncertain some of the time than 100% positive all the time – even when they’re wrong.
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I believe in not attacking a country pre-emptively unless you’re sure of what you’re doing and you’re working with allies.
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Apple has long been a leading innovator of mobile technology; I myself own an iPhone.
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Changing technologies, changing marketplaces, and even changing trends in anti-competitive practices have all presented challenges to antitrust enforcement.
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Bob Dole used to be really funny. Barney Frank can be kind of funny. Bob Kerrey has a good sense of humor.
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Having an actual income can expand your romantic horizons toward the more appealing end of the spectrum.
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We need to start by having a conversation about climate change. It would be irresponsible to avoid the issue just because it’s uncomfortable to talk about.
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You have to love your country like an adult loves somebody, not like a child loves its Mommy. And right-wing Republicans tend to love America like a child loves its Mommy, where everything Mommy does is okay.
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