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Portland Liberal Examiner

Jeff Musall is a lifelong liberal with a progressive outlook. Jeff currently writes as the Portland Atheism Examiner, as well as on Associated Content and various travel and online news outlets. Jeff is concerned about politics in America and the challenges facing liberals.

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