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When Texans desperately sought higher ground, Ted Cruz climbed to the Parthenon in Greece

Opinion: If Texas wants to avoid natural disasters in the future, it should first get rid of the do-nothing lyin’ Ted Cruz, writes John Casey

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Al Franken: Send in the clown

The Saturday Night Live veteran once played a fey man in a sweater and is now poised to run for the U.S. Senate. Al Franken's new documentary God Spoke charts the rise of a liberal hero.

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Al Franken to Introduce Antibullying Legislation

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WATCH: Al Franken Says He Will Resign

After eight women accused him of sexual misconduct, the senator announced he is stepping down.

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Second Woman Accuses Al Franken of Harassment

The senator is under fire for allegedly groping another woman.

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Female SNL Staffers Defend Al Franken. Why?

The senator's former colleagues seem to believe that if Franken did not personally harass or grope them, he must be a good guy.

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Al Franken Likely Minn. Senate Winner, but GOP Standing by to Fight

Democrats are declaring Al Franken the U.S. Senate race winner in Minnesota -- but the GOP isn't ready to concede just yet.

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Al Franken Out for Bill Maher Show After 'N' Word Incident

And now Maher also says he's open to having Milo Yiannopoulos on Real Time again.

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Kirsten Gillibrand Parties With Drag Queens in Iowa

The Democratic presidential hopeful also arm-wrestled and admitted she misses Al Franken.

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Homophobe Michele Bachmann Considering Senate Run, If God Says OK

The anti-LGBT former congresswoman and presidential hopeful might run for Al Franken's old seat if she hears the call.
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Introducing 'America's Foremost Anti-LGBT Governor:' Mike Pence

That's how Indiana's governor should be introduced, according to Democratic Sen. Al Franken, when Pence addresses the Republican National Convention in prime time. His record speaks for itself.

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Bill Maher: #MeToo Is Becoming #MeCarthyism

Maher contends the anti-sexual assault movement is failing to distinguish degrees of misconduct.

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Franken Pushes for Antibullying Law

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Franken Responds to Latest Teen Suicide

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LGBTQ Champion Kirsten Gillibrand Drops Out of 2020 Race

Having been one of the first senators to publicly support marriage equality in 2009 and gone on to fight for trans troops, Gillibrand has vowed to keep advocating for equality. 

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Franken Slams Antigay Minn Ballot Measure

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Maddow Defends Brokaw in Wake of #MeToo Accusation

The out MSNBC anchor is among a list of 65 women signing a letter attesting to Brokaw's character.

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Bachmann Pushes for Anti Marriage Equality Movement

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Franken Takes on Bullying

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LGBT Student Protections Fall Short in Senate

Even though a pro-LGBT amendment to the Every Child Achieves Act failed, congressman Jared Polis said having the vote was a step in the right direction.