What If Everyone In America Had To Vote?
President Obama called the idea of mandatory voting potentially "transformative." That's true, and Democrats might love it, but it's not likely to happen.
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When The KKK Was Mainstream
In 1920s America the insidious Invisible Empire was not only visible; it participated in otherwise polite society.
Questions To Ask About Ed-Tech At Your Kids' School
America's schools are rocketing into the digital age. But parents are often in the dark as to how or, more importantly, why.
A First For Joe: Biden Could Break Tie To Confirm Attorney General
Vice presidents have cast 244 tiebreakers in the Senate, but if Biden rescues Loretta Lynch's bid, it will be the first time it has been used for a Cabinet nomination.
Most N.Y. Marketplace Plans Lack Out-Of-Network Coverage
With a few exceptions, all the policies sold on New York's health insurance marketplace won't pay for routine expenses from doctors or hospitals not in their networks.
Your Drinking Habits May Be Influenced By How Much You Make
Genetic differences explain more of the wide variation in drinking habits among people with low incomes, while higher-income people tended to drink alike.
Scientists Catch Up On The Sex Life Of Coral To Help Reefs Survive
It's all in the timing. Biologists haven't been able to breed embryos of the rare, pillar coral in the lab because it's been tough to catch the creatures in the act.
Benjamin Netanyahu And Washington
The Israeli prime minister now says he opposes creating a Palestinian state, an idea the U.S. supports. Steve Inskeep speaks with Politico's Michael Crowley about changes in U.S.-Israeli relations.
Blue Shield Of California Loses Its Tax-Exempt Status
One of California's largest health insurers, Blue Shield of California, could be on the hook for a massive tax bill after the state revoked its tax-exempt status. The company is appealing the decision which could cost the health insurer tens of millions of dollars a year. The dispute comes as the nonprofit is facing mounting criticism for operating like a for-profit company.
No Charges For Operator Of Drone That Crashed At White House
The U.S. Attorney's Office said the decision followed a Secret Service investigation into the Jan. 26 incident. The FAA is conducting its own review.