<div>The phrase "democratic deficit" is somewhat of a wonky term usually only used in the world of political science nerds. But its basic meaning is simple: it is the situation that comes about when a government does not have much input from its citizens.<p>Obviously, no level of government in the U

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<div>Over the past month or so, several media outlets have&nbsp;made a big deal about&nbsp;the fact that <p><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/as-scott-walker-mulls-white-house-bid-questions-linger-over-college-exit/2015/02/11/8e17ea44-b13e-11e4-886b-c22184f27c35_story.html" rel="noopen

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<div>Earlier this month, the <p><a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/01/09/fact-sheet-white-house-unveils-america-s-college-promise-proposal-tuitio" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="FACT SHEET - White House Unveils America’s College Promise Proposal: Tuition-Free Community Colleg

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<div>The possibility of renewed U.S.-Cuba relations makes one wonder something about history: has opening up a communist country's market led to more freedom for its citizens?<p><a href="http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2014/12/22/Cuba-Numbers-What-You-Need-Know" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Cuba b

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