A constitutional error recently discovered shows that North Dakota has never technically fit the requirements for statehood.
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Politician Campaigns to Make ‘South California’ Into Our 51st State
A California politician is proposing that his state split in half as a way to address political and logistical issues – marking yet another instance someone has proposed this idea in the Golden State.
Lightning Strike Rattles N.J. Senate President on Live TV
We know New Jersey governor Chris Christie has veto power, but is it possible his powers stretch into the supernatural?
Betty Ford, Former First Lady, Dies at 93
The wife of former president Gerald Ford passed away Friday evening surrounded by family members.
Want to Run for Political Office? Study Finds You Should Look the Part
America saw the power of the eye-candy factor when JFK out-handsomed Richard Nixon in the first televised presidential debate. Fifty years later, a new study digs into exactly how much of an advantage it is for candidates to …
Watch: Jimmy ‘Rent Is Too Damn High’ McMillan Gets Documentary Treatment
The rent is still too high, but now you can watch the trailer for the upcoming documentary DAMN!, which traces the rise of 2010 New York gubernatorial candidate Jimmy McMillan of the Rent Is Too Damn High Party.
Do July 4th Parades Turn Kids into Republicans?
All that fireworks-watching, flag-waving and potato salad-eating this weekend could in fact lead to a vote for the Republican party for your child.
Good Night, Glenn Beck: Watch the Fox Host’s Most Outrageous Clips
Glenn Beck’s last show airs tonight on Fox News. A new mashup reminds us why this is a sad, sad moment for comedy.
‘We Put Liberty on Layaway’: Stephen Colbert Addresses Crowds After FEC Approves Super-PAC
Stephen Colbert appeared at the Federal Election Commission in Washington, D.C., this morning to find out if his “super PAC” had been approved. It was. And so today is the first day Colbert can start living out his committee …
Tom Petty: Michele Bachmann Can’t Use My Song
If Michele Bachmann becomes the next President of the United States, it’s safe to say that Tom Petty won’t be playing the inauguration.
QUOTE: Pledge of Allegiance a Divisive Political Topic in Oregon Council
“It’s a little ironic to see those who have championed the idea of tolerance be less tolerant on this question.”
— MIKE CLARK, Eugene, Ore., councilman, reacting to the council voting to not recite the Pledge of …
Gabrielle Giffords Makes First Public Appearance Since Tucson Shooting
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords appeared in public on Monday evening for the first time since being shot in the head in January.