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7:17am Jul 04, 2019

World News World News Health & Safety

Good News About Democracy: It's Good For Your Health

by Jonathan Lambert

A study finds that for countries worldwide, the "democratic experience" — through free and fair elections — plays a larger role than GDP in easing the burden of chronic diseases.
Anupam Nath / AP

9:02pm Apr 11, 2019

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Polls Open In The World's Largest Democracy: Fun Facts On India's Election

Polls have opened in 18 Indian states and two union territories. It is the first day of a seven-phase election staggered over more than five weeks in the country of 1.3 billion people.

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11:38pm Feb 10, 2019

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The State Of High School Civic Education

by Owen Clifford

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6:58am Feb 08, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Ahead Of 2020 Election, Voting Rights Becomes A Key Issue For Democrats

by Miles Parks

Whether the party's focus on voting issues has an effect on the nuts and bolts of the next presidential election remains to be seen.

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7:43am Jan 16, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Is The NC Legislative Building Becoming Less Friendly To The Public?

The North Carolina Legislative Building opened in the early 1960s and was created to be a welcoming place for the public to see its government in action.

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3:48pm Jul 23, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

As Population Concentrates In Fewer States, Important Side Effects Arise

A recent analysis by The Washington Post suggests that roughly half of the U.S.
6:42pm Dec 17, 2017

Books Books

In 'Fortress America,' Examining How Fear Crept Into American Life

by Ray Suarez

Historian Elaine Tyler May says that since the Cold War, fear has crept into American life. Her new book, Fortress America, examines key events that shaped today's political climate.

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1:30pm May 08, 2017

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Condoleezza Rice: Institutions Aren't Perfect, But They're The Bedrock Of Democracy

by Rachel Martin

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice tells NPR that America is still a "bright, shining city on the hill, not because we're perfect but because we struggle in our imperfections every day."

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6:29am Apr 08, 2017

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Opposition Parties In Venezuela Prepare For Elections, Hoping They Will Come

by John Otis

Venezuela's ruling party is threatened by an opposition fueled by an economic crisis and related public anger over fuel and food shortages. It's kept power in part by stalling all manner of elections.
Andrew Harnik / AP

11:31am Dec 12, 2016

National National Politics & Government

Donald Trump: Strong Leader Or Dangerous Authoritarian?

by Mara Liasson

Critics worry that the president-elect has authoritarian tendencies. With a tweet, he can hurt a company's stock or incite threats against a labor leader. His supporters say fears are overblown.
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10:54am Dec 31, 2015

World News World News Economy

Higher Gas Prices, Long Lines: What Cheap Oil Means For Saudi Arabia

by Deb Amos

The deal in Saudi Arabia has been no taxation and no representation. Bottom-of-the-barrel crude prices changed the first half of the equation this week, as officials cut utility and gas subsidies.

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1:10pm Nov 15, 2014

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Hong Kong Democracy Leaders Barred From Traveling To Beijing

by Scott Neuman

Three student activists, including Alex Chow, were stopped at the airport as they sought to board a flight in hopes of meeting with Chinese leaders.