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Infographic: America's Not-So-Proud Tradition of Government Corruption
Which states are home to the most convictions for government corruption?
Culture
What's Wrong With This Picture? When Juxtaposing Past and Present Sends the Wrong Message
When we juxtapose how it was then with how it is now, we dismiss all the time in between as irrelevant.
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Protecting Weird Science: Why We Pay to Study Dog Urine, Guinea Pig Hearing, and Meth Rats
Sometimes you have to study some weird stuff to learn how to make life better.
News
The World's Longest Invoice: Freelancers Union Declares War on Shady Clients
Ever been stiffed by a client? Add what you're owed to the World's Longest Invoice.
News
Obama Said He Supports Gay Marriage; Now What?
Was Obama's bold statement today a cop-out or an act of bravery? And where do we go from here?
News
A 'Talk Show' Uses Humor to Inform Domestic Workers About Their Rights
There's nothing funny about the treatment of many domestic workers, but a humorous public art project tackles the issue head-on.
Environment
Can Bike Shows Become the New Auto Shows?
The New Amsterdam Bicycle Show offers an entrée into New York’s bike culture, a jumble of hip geekery, style, and local politics.
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Romney Could Have Finally Shown Some Leadership with His Gay Spokesperson
But he didn't.
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Reminder: You Can't Tell How Someone Votes By Their Religion
When the loudest voices in the room are Timothy Dolan and Bill Maher, minority voices get drowned out.
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The Obama Effect: Why More Black Voters Are Turning Gay-Friendly
By endorsing gay marriage, Obama used the primary power a president has: the symbolic kind.
Business
Meet the French Socialist Who Could Save Europe
A socialist president in France is inspiring jitters, but the Francois Hollande could be just what the doctor ordered for Europe—and the world.
News
The Personalized Campaign: How to Sell Two Different Obamas
The "first Internet president" has a major thing going for him—the ability to individualize the voter's experience.
Environment
Keystone XL Would Increase Gas Prices and Carbon Emissions
Two new—but conflicting—reasons to oppose the project.
Environment
Is It Too Late to Save the Potomac and Other Endangered Rivers?
Even after its improvement, the Potomac River is still at risk.
Environment
What Kenya and Peru Can Teach the United States About Fighting Climate Change
Even without an international agreement, governments around the world are trying to fight climate change.
Business
Five Numbers You Need to Know From April's Jobs Report
April is the cruelest month, breeding fewer jobs than expected.
News
No Matter Who Wins the Student Loan Fight, Students Will Lose
Congress is squabbling over student loan interest rates, but we really need to reform the system altogether.
Environment
Americans Are Willing to Pay More for Clean Energy
But don't expect your energy bill to go up anytime soon.
