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Political Party Platforms: Do They Really Matter? Aug 23, 2012

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Political platforms are exercises in democracy that give voice to grassroots activists. Do both parties share the risk of platforms that cater to narrow constituencies?

Todd Akin and Abortion on the Campaign Trail Aug 22, 2012

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Congressman Todd Akin (R-MO) won the nomination for a US Senate seat without support of the party establishment. Now he's defied Mitt Romney's request that he step aside.

Do Social Security and Medicare Need to Be Reformed? Aug 21, 2012

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Medicare and Social Security are issues in the presidential campaign. With young workers paying benefits for the elderly, who are better off, will that divide generations?

Is the US Ready for Universal Coverage? Aug 20, 2012

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Never mind the November election or the US Supreme Court. The biggest challenge to President Obama's Affordable Care Act is a shortage of doctors.

Deferred Deportation: Dream Act Lite or Political Ploy? Aug 17, 2012

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Thousands may be lining up, but President Obama's "modified Dream Act" may be less than it seems to illegal immigrants brought here as children and raised as Americans.

Romney Hitches a Ride on Ryan's Rising Star Aug 16, 2012

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The choice of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's running mate: a political master-stroke or a hail-Mary pass to get the GOP challenger back in the game?

Changing of the Guard in Egypt Aug 15, 2012

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Egypt's elected President has suddenly seized new powers, thrown out veterans of the Mubarak dictatorship and even replaced the editors of state-owned newspapers.

The Consequences of Climate Change and the Cost of Denial Aug 14, 2012

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In the warmest year in America’s recorded history, polls show many American voters want action on climate change. With scientific warnings more frightening than ever, will the issue find its way into this year’s political campaigns?

Is Paul Ryan the Right Choice for Mitt Romney? Aug 13, 2012

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Will Paul Ryan Change the Nature of the Presidential Campaign? Mitt Romney's choice of running mate has invigorated both Republicans and Democrats. Also, Egyptian President purges top military leaders and we'll take a look at the United Kingdom, after the London Olympics.

Can We Keep Getting Faster, Better, Stronger? Aug 10, 2012

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As more world records are falling in London, will athletes continue to be “faster, higher and stronger” as called for by the Olympic motto? Also, Goldman Sachs is off the hook and a drought has slashed crop production and pushed up food prices.

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