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Can the Tea Party Really Change Congress?

By Michael Crowley

The Tea Party is a revolt against Washington, against federal spending and against the Republican Establishment. But how much change can it really achieve?

The Pope in Barcelona: Kissing Gays and a Controversial Church

By Lisa Abend

Sparking a wave of protests, Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Barcelona to consecrate Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Familia church adds another layer of debate to a building already steeped in controversy

Burma's Elections: Junta Believes in Politics

By Hannah Beech / Rangoon

The military rulers of Burma has now allowed its citizens to practice politics. Within its own rules, of course.

Obama Administration Gets Another Scolding — on Human Rights

By Vivienne Walt

Human Rights Council drags the U.S. over the coals on torture and other issues, but those criticisms will likely fuel Republican skepticism of the international body

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By Kate Pickert

More states may sign on to the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. I spoke to Kathleen Sebelius, the Health and Human Services secretary, today and she said, "I'm sure with the turnover, there will be more states joining the lawsuit." Sebelius also said she still expects "pragmatic" governors to move forward [...]

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2010 Midterm Elections: Winners and Losers

After a historic midterm vote that handed Republicans control of the House and shrunk the Dems' Senate majority, TIME spotlights who and what gained or lost the most in the seismic election

Quotes of the Day

"No placards, no flags, no shouting and no slogans. Only kissing allowed."
A STATEMENT,
on the Facebook page called "queer kissing flashmob," that calls Spanish gays and lesbians to welcome Pope Benedict XVI to their country this weekend with a massive homosexual kiss-in
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The War of the Olive Harvest: Palestinians vs. Settlers

By Karl Vick

In a West Bank village, Israeli settlers claiming historic ownership use an equally ancient technique to hurt their Palestinian neighbors. The battle over olive orchards

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