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The Upside of Cigarettes
New research suggests that nicotine may hold the key to weight loss medicine. That, and other reasons cigarettes aren't all bad.
News
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.
News
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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The GOP Plan to Save $40 Billion: Let Rich Alone, Dig Into Students' Pockets
Eric Cantor's new plan to save money involves forcing students to begin paying back school loans before they've even graduated.
Business
What the 2.4-Cent Penny Says About America's Budget Problem
The controversy around the humble penny illustrates the challenges of getting public spending under control.
News
Let the Racially Charged Presidential Campaigning Begin
Rush Limbaugh's brother kicks off the hateful political mudslinging with a bang.
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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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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.
Culture
Is Calling the President a Dick Worse Than Calling Him a Racist?
MSNBC's Mark Halperin has been suspended for calling President Obama a dick. But is that the worst thing he's been called on the air?
News
Amid Anti-Islam Fearmongering, Muslims Should Actually Fear Other Americans
With anti-Musim Obama attacks on the rise, a reminder: Muslims in America have a lot more to worry about than Christians.
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.
News
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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The Gender Gap: Why Women Voters Are Rejecting Mitt Romney
Romney's haphazard assaults on women's health manage to make him look anti-women and apathetic at the same time.
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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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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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Hope vs. Anger: How Obama's SOTU Set the Tone for 2012
"Hope and Change: Redux" has officially begun.
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Most Americans Believe Racial Tensions Are Stagnant or Worse Under Obama
Nearly four years after America elected its first black president, the nation's racial woes seem to be worse than they've been in years.
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What Is Twitter's Number One Burning Question for Obama?
With our economy in the weeds, Twitter users want to know whether Obama would legalize marijuana. The two are more related than you think.
