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04.29.15 | 7:44 am
Who’s To Blame: Sharpton or Obama?

Is Sharpton responsible for the rioting in Baltimore? Obama? Our Catherine Thompson wades through the right-wing media to find out who’s to blame.

04.28.15 | 5:57 pm
Great Moments in Free Speech

A protestor with a loudspeaker stood among protestors on the sidewalk in front of the Supreme Court on the crisp, clear April morning of the hearing, chastising “fornicators” and “masturbators”.

“When you put that penis in that anus, that’s a choice.”

04.28.15 | 3:33 pm
Our Report from SCOTUS

David Kurtz was in the Court chambers this morning as the Justices heard arguments in what is likely to be the pivotal case on the marriage equality issue. Here’s his report.

If you’d like to ask David questions about what he saw and what the Justices said, he’ll be answering your questions at 4 PM in The Hive (sub req). Get your questions in now.

04.28.15 | 2:24 pm
Good Lord

Protestors interrupt SCOTUS hearing with anti-gay rant. David Kurtz reports from inside the chamber.

David will be taking your questions in The Hive (sub req) at 4PM about what he saw inside the chamber in today’s the oral arguments. Get your questions in now.

04.28.15 | 2:22 pm
Why George W. Bush Really Should Remain Silent

ICYMI: With former President Bush raising his voice again on foreign policy, a few thoughts on why he really should remain silent.

04.28.15 | 2:08 pm
Expanding His Sphere of Influence

With troubles at home, Gov Chris Christie is stationing 150 state troopers abroad … in Maryland.

04.28.15 | 12:41 pm
Brush With Greatness

I was at the White House Correspondence Association Dinner this weekend. As you can probably imagine, it is a fairly ridiculous affair, with celebrities, political celebrities, hangers on and one massive ballroom jammed so tight with tables that you literally have a hard time backing your seat out even to stand up. Doctors advise applying a thick layer of irony before going in to make it out with your dignity intact.

But this time I did have a peak experience.

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04.28.15 | 11:40 am
A Leader Is Among Us

Rand Paul jokes about Baltimore protests and riots. “I came through the train on Baltimore (sic) last night, I’m glad the train didn’t stop,” he said, laughing, during an interview with conservative radio host Laura Ingraham.

04.28.15 | 11:14 am
Chat With David Kurtz About Today’s Supreme Court Oral Arguments

TPM’s Managing Editor, David Kurtz, is in attendance for today’s oral arguments at the Supreme Court in what is likely to be the decisive case for marriage equality nationwide – and perhaps by extension LGBT equality writ large.

At 4 PM EDT, he’ll be in The Hive (sub req) taking your questions on the proceedings.