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How the Tea Party Works
Like the more politically liberal Occupy Wall Street movement, the Tea Party has attracted intensive media coverage. But what does this now formalized entity stand for, and who makes up its ranks?
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10 Far-out Charismatic Leaders (and the Trouble They Caused)Throughout history, charismatic leaders have emerged and changed the world -- for better or for worse. See more »
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10 Health Care Systems Around the World
In the arguments about U.S. health care reform, you'll often hear a country held up as the worst or best example of what health care can be. What is health care like around the globe? See more »
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10 Myths About U.S. Health Care Reform
If you've been watching the news, you've seen angry protesters, town hall free-for-alls and red-faced pundits -- all irate over the issue of health care reform. A lot of the hullabaloo is about "facts" that are just plain myths. See more »
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10 Things You Didn't Know About the U.S. Constitution
Each September, Americans remember the document that Revolutionary War general and national assemblyman Marquis de Lafayette called "little short of a miracle." But what don't you know about the U.S. Constitution? See more »
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10 Unsuccessful Senate Confirmations
Although the arduous Senate confirmation process can break even the strongest candidates, the vast majority of presidential appointees are ultimately confirmed. We present the cases of 10 unfortunate exceptions to that rule. See more »
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5 Benefits of Electronic Medical Records
Medical professionals in the United States have some of the most advanced diagnostic equipment in the world, but when it comes to keeping track of patients' medical histories, we still rely primarily on pen and paper. Why should we switch? See more »
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5 Strangest Political Parties
Whenever a presidential election rolls around, third parties often have a moment in the limelight. From Internet-privacy-loving Pirates to Ayn Rand-toting Objectivists, what are some of the most unusual third parties out there? See more »
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5 Ways that Seniors Benefit from the Affordable Care Act
Some of the most pervasive rumors during the debates over health care reform involved people over the age of 65. But as it turns out, many of the Affordable Care Act's provisions are something for seniors to be excited about. See more »
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Are politics genetic?
Until recently, much of the research into why and how people vote focused on nurture, rather than nature. But could your genes actually influence who you choose at the polls? See more »
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Are there limits to freedom of the press in the U.S.?
The Constitution touts freedom of the press, but a closer look at the law -- especially as interpreted by the Supreme Court -- shows that press "freedom" has its limits. How are journalists bound by the law? See more »
