Slurs are making a comeback on the left. Some say it's a reaction to tone-policing.

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History famously repeats itself. Still, I never expected "retarded," the insult du jour of my youth, to come back in style — especially after it was canceled only years ago.

Obama improvised the viral size joke about Trump at the DNC, his speechwriter says

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Barack Obama speaking at the DNC in Chicago; Donald Trump speaking at a news conference in Bedminster, New Jersey.
Former President Barack Obama made a suggestive hand gesture while slamming Donald Trump's "weird obsession with crowd sizes" during his speech at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday.

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Watch the Obama joke everyone is talking about from the DNC

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Former President Barack Obama speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Former President Barack Obama slammed GOP nominee Donald Trump's "weird obsession with crowd sizes" during his speech at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday.

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Obama pushed Democrats into their YIMBY era

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Former President Barack Obama speaks during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
Former President Barack Obama hailed Vice President Kamala Harris' 'bold new plan' to spur the construction of new homes.

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Obama botched the first hand-off. Now, he's hoping Harris can avoid Hillary Clinton's fate against Trump.

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Barack Obama delivers his speech during the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Former President Barack Obama praised President Joe Biden, even as reports claim that Obama's former vice president feels betrayed.

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Inside Barack Obama and Joe Biden's political relationship, from their 'bromance' to their reported falling out

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Barack Obama hugs Joe Biden in the White House Green Room
Barack Obama and Joe Biden's close friendship has included moments of tension.

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Biden is frustrated that Obama didn't directly express concerns to him about the 2024 race after the debate, report says

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Joe Biden and Barack Obama hug.
President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama have a close but complicated relationship.

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Barack Obama finally endorses Kamala Harris

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Barack Obama says he supports Kamala Harris for president.

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Obama is telling close allies he knows Biden is in trouble

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Barack Obama next to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in theWhite House.
Barack Obama has privately discussed doubts about President Joe Biden's campaign, people familiar with the conversations told The Washington Post.

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Trump's shooting puts scandal-plagued Secret Service under the biggest microscope yet

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Secret Service agents huddle around Donald Trump after he was shot during a political rally.
The Secret Service is already facing tough questions over how former President Donald Trump was able to be shot during a political rally.

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