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Borrowing a line from the movie "Network," a new book says tea partyers are "Mad As Hell."

Why tea parties are 'Mad As Hell'

Political pollsters Scott Rasmussen and Douglas Schoen read the tea leaves in their new book about the grassroots movement.

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States consider amending Constitution

A law school in Michigan plans to teach state lawmakers how to go about holding an amendments convention.

10:13 am September 9, 2010

Roundup: Muslims respond to protest

Activists have launched an educational campaign against Saturday's Quran-burning protest.

09:35 am September 9, 2010

Climate activists look for ideas

Environmental groups frustrated by delays in Congress are turning to the grassroots for protest ideas.

03:28 pm September 8, 2010

Arenas adopt solar power

An environmental group has teamed up with sports leagues to promote solar power and broaden its base.

02:28 pm September 8, 2010

Tea parties get reality show

A new conservative channel launched Wednesday with its first series focusing on candidates tea parties back.

01:46 pm September 8, 2010

Letter-writing down in August

With Congress in recess and no single issue dominating the headlines, letter-writers mostly held their fire for the month of August.

11:07 am September 8, 2010

Health law opponents launch tour

Activists plan to travel through 10 states this month collecting signatures on a petition calling for repeal.

10:58 am September 8, 2010

What's in the jobs proposal

President Obama's $50 billion proposal aims to do more than create jobs: It would transform the transportation sector.

10:44 am September 8, 2010

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Burning of the quran

To: President Barack Obama

September 9, 2010

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To: Governor Phil Bredesen, Rep. Mike Bell, Sen. Dewayne Bunch

September 9, 2010

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To: Sen. John Cornyn, President Barack Obama, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Rep. Pete Olson

September 9, 2010

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