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Ronverts: Breaking Up with Obama, Rebounding with Ron Paul
When Obama failed to sidestep politics as usual, many disillusioned young voters found a refreshing alternative in Ron Paul.
Education
Why Raising the Dropout Age Won't Solve America's Education Crisis
Dropouts need more than a silver-bullet sound bite to help them succeed.
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Hope vs. Anger: How Obama's SOTU Set the Tone for 2012
"Hope and Change: Redux" has officially begun.
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Infographic: Who Do Americans Admire?
The results range from presidential candidates to religious leaders, with an occasional entrepreneur or pop-culture icon in the mix.
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Obama's New Years Resolution: Ignore GOP, Strike a Populist Tone, Get Re-Elected
The appointments highlight economic issues—financial predation and corporate overreach—that voters care about in 2012.
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'Going Viral': Political Candidates' Quest to Create the Next YouTube Sensation
It's nearly impossible to predict which political ads will go viral, or if they'll have any real effect once they do.
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Obama Has Insured 2.5 Million 20-Somethings. Will That Make Us Vote For Him?
If Obama knows what's good for him, he'll use this health care coup to woo back his most ardent supporters. But will it be enough?
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Damned Spot: The Truth Behind Factually Challenged Political Ads
It's no substitute for honest debate, but understanding the motives behind disingenuous ads will make you a better citizen.
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Democrats to Voters: The GOP Wants to Take $1,000 From You
Democrats are making it crystal-clear that the Republicans will sacrifice the middle class to protect the wealthy.
Culture
How Hip-Hop Lost Faith in Obama: A Lesson in Lyrics
The fervor of the 2008 election has dimmed virtually every place you look. Obama’s nods in rap songs are no exception.
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Rise of the Secularists: 1 in 4 Millennials Don't Identify With Any Religion
A record number of Millennials don't claim any religion as their own. How will this affect the future of America?
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Can Progressives Reclaim 'Obamacare'?
Conservatives use "Obamacare" as a slur, but a new campaign is fighting back.
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New Voting Restrictions Could Affect Five Million Voters in 2012
Note to Republican state legislatures: Taking away people's right to vote is a shameful way to win an election.
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The Election Shouldn't Hinge on the Supreme Court's Health Care Verdict
Even if the highest court decides Obama's health care law is legit, it's still wrong to use a Supreme Court decision to sway voters.
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The Case for Taxes: What Obama Can Learn from Elizabeth Warren
When it comes to explaining why we tax the rich, Elizabeth Warren is a virtuoso.
Business
Solyndra's Failure Shouldn't Tar Green Investments, But It Will
Tough questions about White House influence over a bankrupt solar company shouldn't stop green energy investment.
Lifestyle
Most Americans Still Have No Idea What the Health Care Law Does
No wonder people are so against the Affordable Care Act—they have no clue what's in it.
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Let the Racially Charged Presidential Campaigning Begin
Rush Limbaugh's brother kicks off the hateful political mudslinging with a bang.
