Eve Conant covers immigration, politics, and social and cultural issues for Newsweek and The Daily Beast.
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Defense of Marriage Act: Obama's Gay Marriage Backfire
If the White House won’t fight for the Defense of Marriage Act anymore, there are plenty of legal... MORE
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Obama Drops Gay Marriage Bomb
President Obama shocked gay rights activists and opponents alike Wednesday, announcing that the... MORE
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The Football Player Turned Opera Singer
Keith Miller was headed for an enviable position in the NFL--until the velvet-voiced gridiron star... MORE
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Can Obama Win Back Velma?
Velma Hart triggered a media storm last fall when she told the president she was "exhausted" from... MORE
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Life After Losing
She was one of the Democrats’ most vulnerable incumbents in 2010—the subject of a fierce primary... MORE
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Life After Losing
As the House voted to repeal Obamacare, Blanche Lincoln reflected on the vote that helped end her... MORE
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How to Buy a Gun in Arizona
Gun control advocates are demanding a crackdown, but sellers say the system works.... MORE
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The Suddenly Quiet McCain
As politicians across the spectrum weigh in on the Arizona shooting, the state’s senior senator has... MORE
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Loughner's Smirk Behind Bars
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Jared Loughner's Mental Health Could Determine His Punishment
The Arizona shooting suspect’s legal team is likely to use a mental defense, which could leave him... MORE
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Jared Lee Loughner's Mental State
Randy Loughner leaned against his car, sobbing, as police swarmed his suburban Tucson home,... MORE
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Gabrielle Giffords' Gunman: Jared Lee Loughner
The 22 year old accused of shooting Rep.... MORE
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Are Gay Rights 'Civil Rights'?
Gay activists are taking a cue from Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King.... MORE
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A Practical Guide to DADT Repeal
Congress now faces unprecedented pressure to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell.... MORE
