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NRA tries to get in on viral game with HRC copycat campaign

Just two days after the Human Rights Campaign's hugely successful social media campaign for marriage equality, the NRA launched its own attempt Wednesday night, urging followers to "stand and fight" and "show your support for our right to keep and bear arms." Read More

Gabriela Fore, 6, of Upper Darby Pa., holds a sign with her moms in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, as the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).  In the second of back-to-back gay marriage case, the Supreme Court is turning to a constitutional challenge to the law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

The impact of same-sex parents on children

Psychiatrist Joshua Weiner debunks the myths about children who are raised by same-sex couples. Read More

Daniel Wales, 21, of Clarks Summit, Pa. wears a Pride flag as a cape during a Scranton Candlelight Vigil for Marriage Equality in advance of the Supreme Court DOMA  (AP Photo/The Scranton Times-Tribune, Butch Comegys)

The meaning of gay rights

The long road that lead to the case before the High Court on Wednesday. Read More

Kevin Coyne of Washington holds flags in front of the Supreme Court in Washington. (Photo by Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Photos: Demonstrations continue as the High Court hear arguments on DOMA

Demonstrations continued in front of the Supreme Court and on social media on Wednesday as people expressed their opinion on how the Justices should decide these two cases/ Read More

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S.E.’s Tweet Bag with Steve Kornacki

Former Cycle co-host Steve Kornacki helps S.E. Cupp go through her mail. Read More

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Hello Brooklyn: MTV says hello to the new, New York

This year’s broadcast seems poised to generate even more buzz as MTV is likely to pull out all the stops for the big 3-0. Read More

Equal rights supporters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Reading the tea leaves on Prop 8

NBC's Pete Williams and Huffington Post Mike Sacks help the Cyclists understand what happened during today's oral arguments. Read More

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Is snoozing making us more tired?

According to ASAP-science that snooze button on your alarm clock could be causing more harm than good. Read More

Same-sex marriage supporters shout slogans in front of the US Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

Can Dems accept conservative allies in support of same-sex marriage?

The problem for Democrats now that more and more Republicans are supporting gay marriage. Read More

Jim Carrey in the "Funny or Die" spoof "Cold Dead Hand." (Photo by Jim Carrey)

Jim Carrey spoofs gun owners, NRA in ‘Funny or Die’ video

Jim Carrey, a longtime outspoken gun control advocate via Twitter, took to a new medium on Monday: song and dance. In his new “Funny or Die” skit entitled "Cold Dead Hand," the funnyman impersonates the late actor turned NRA spokesman Charlton Heston. Watch it here. Read More

Clair Sharpless from Miami cover from the snow with a rainbow umbrella as she wait in line  to enter, outside of the U.S. Supreme Court, in Washington, on Monday March, 25, 2013, a day before the case for gay and lesbian couples rights, will be argued before the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Previewing Prop 8

NBC Pete Williams and Huffington Post Mike Sacks join the show to discuss what happened during today's oral arguments on Prop 8. Read More

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IRS calls its ‘Star Trek’ spoof a mistake

The IRS apologizes for its spoof on Star Trek but says the Gilligan's Island video was legit. Read More

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Will Portman says dad offered ‘rock-solid’ support on coming out

Will Portman, son of Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio, describes how he came out to his parents in a letter as a college freshman. Read More

Today on The Cycle: What is happening in Washington

While President Obama is back in D.C., Congress is now on Spring Break. So can anything really get done over the next two weeks? Read More

President Barack Obama waves as he leaves the stage after speaking at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, Thursday, March 21, 2013. (Photo by Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Photos: Obama’s first trip to Israel as president

"Peace is possible," Obama said during his trip. "I'm not saying it's guaranteed. I can't even say that it is more likely than not. But it is possible." Read More

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Christie on 2016: ‘I’m not thinking about running for president’

Why Governor Chris Christie should be the GOP's front runner for 2016. Read More

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Freelance workers unite for workplace rights

Before now there was no way for freelancers, 1 out of every 3 workers in America, to be protected from unfair treatment from production companies. Read More

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Yoko Ono joins gun debate, tweets picture of John Lennon’s glasses

Yoko Ono joined the gun debate on Wednesday when she remembered John Lennon's death. Read More

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Does paid sick leave hurt employers and the economy?

Senator Tom Harkin and Rep. Rosa DeLauro re-introduced the Healthy Families Act on Wednesday, legislation that would set a national minimum sick day standard. Read More

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WATCH: Child-rearing tips from an ‘unprepared single dad’

Who says guys don't know what they're doing when it comes to raising kids? Comedian Josh Wolf says the male take may be a little different, but they can definitely get the job done. Read More