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Most Republicans Who Signed Support For Same-Sex Marriage Aren't In Office

A large group of prominent Republicans signed on to an amicus brief that argues in favor of a constitutional right to marry for gay Americans. Only two of the politicians, however, are likely to face voters again. While the public at large has moved rapidly on the issue and now favors gay marriage, Republican voters do not.

Most Republicans Who Signed Support For Same-Sex Marriage Aren't In Office

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The Man In Black Goes To The County Fair

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The Man In Black Goes To The County Fair

Working as a DJ at his local radio station in 1981, NPR's Don Gonyea snagged the interview of a lifetime. Johnny Cash stopped to answer questions before taking the stage at the Monroe County Fair in Michigan.

The Man In Black Goes To The County Fair

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College Republicans Offer GOP Advice For Winning Over Their Generation

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College Republicans Offer GOP Advice For Winning Over Their Generation

NPR speaks with a group of college Republicans at Ohio State University about the president's policies, his popularity with their peers, and what the GOP needs to do to win more young votes.

College Republicans Offer GOP Advice For Winning Over Their Generation

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Young Republicans Say 'Grand Old Party' Needs To Win Youth Votes

A group of young Republicans at Ohio State University discuss the president's policies, his popularity with their cohort and what the GOP needs to do to win more young votes.

Young Republicans Say 'Grand Old Party' Needs To Win Youth Votes

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State Of The Union Boosts Youngstown's Story Of Economic Turnaround

In his State of Union address this week, President Obama pointed to a successful manufacturing innovation institute in Youngstown, Ohio, as a model for other programs.

State Of The Union Boosts Youngstown's Story Of Economic Turnaround

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How The Labor Movement Did A 180 On Immigration

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka leaves the White House on Tuesday after meeting with President Obama to discuss immigration policy and other issues. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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How The Labor Movement Did A 180 On Immigration

The AFL-CIO is among the groups leading the charge for an overhaul of the nation's immigration laws. But it wasn't long ago that unions viewed illegal workers in the U.S. as a threat and fought against proposals that would allow them to become citizens.

How The Labor Movement Did A 180 On Immigration

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Sidelined By War, Bush Also Sought Immigration Reform

There is growing momentum for rewriting the nation's immigration laws. President Obama brought the issue to center stage last week with ideas similar those pushed by President George W. Bush early in his first term. But back then, Sept. 11 happened and pushed the issue to the back burner.

Sidelined By War, Bush Also Sought Immigration Reform

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For GOP Comeback, Leaders Urge Stepped-Up Outreach

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For GOP Comeback, Leaders Urge Stepped-Up Outreach

"I will talk to a head of lettuce if I can get them to vote Republican," says Sharon Day, the newly re-elected Republican National Committee co-chair. RNC Chairman Reince Priebus says the GOP needs better relationships in "minority communities, urban centers, college towns."

For GOP Comeback, Leaders Urge Stepped-Up Outreach

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GOP To 'Aggressively Court' Minority Voters

GOP leaders are in Charlotte, North Carolina, trying to map out a comeback from the drubbing they took in the November elections. The Republican National Committee says it will not abandon core conservative principles. But party officials are looking to attract Latinos and other minority voters, along with young people.

GOP To 'Aggressively Court' Minority Voters

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At Winter Gathering, GOP Asks: Where Do We Go From Here?

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At Winter Gathering, GOP Asks: Where Do We Go From Here?

But Republican leaders say there won't be a sudden about-face in policy, despite recent disappointments at the polls. The party is focusing on message, technology and grass-roots organizing at its meetings in Charlotte, N.C.

At Winter Gathering, GOP Asks: Where Do We Go From Here?

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Lincoln Memorial A Doubly Powerful Place On Inauguration Day

For many inauguration attendees without tickets to official viewing areas, there was a historic alternative all the way on the other side of the National Mall at the Lincoln Memorial. Lincoln is often invoked by President Obama and the memorial's role in the civil rights movement also made it a powerful draw on a day that was not only Inauguration Day, but also Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.

Lincoln Memorial A Doubly Powerful Place On Inauguration Day

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Inauguration 2013

Taking A Train From Chicago To D.C. For Obama's Big Day

A group of women traveled 18 hours by train from Chicago to Washington, D.C., for Inauguration Day. We hear about why they and others decided to attend this year's festivities, which fall on Martin Luther King Day.

Taking A Train From Chicago To D.C. For Obama's Big Day

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Inauguration 2013

Much Has Changed Since Obama's 1st Inauguration

President Obama's second inauguration is not expected to have record-setting crowds. Also, the president is not the same man as he was four years ago.

Much Has Changed Since Obama's 1st Inauguration

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Latino Voters Urge Obama To Keep Immigration Promise

After turning out in a big way for President Obama in the fall, many Latinos say they want him to do something he did not do in his first term: push hard for and sign a comprehensive immigration overhaul.

Latino Voters Urge Obama To Keep Immigration Promise

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For Young Republican, Defying Boehner In Washington Plays Well Back Home

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For Young Republican, Defying Boehner In Washington Plays Well Back Home

After trying to help remove fellow Republican John Boehner as House speaker, Rep. Justin Amash got a very warm reception upon returning to his Michigan district. For a conservative Republican from a conservative district, being labeled a Washington troublemaker is not necessarily a bad thing.

For Young Republican, Defying Boehner In Washington Plays Well Back Home

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