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Top Ten Events of 2012 in Politics
As 2012 comes to an end, we're all scrambling to nationally recollect the top ten events of 2012. Yes, there were the London Olympics, the Giants winning the World Series and a myriad of oth ...
31 Dec, 2012
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Waiting for the End of the World in 2012
For nearly twenty five years, December 21, 2012 has been the talk of soothsayers and oracles, all of whom forecast a worldwide event that will, in one way or another, change the face of the planet.Thi ...
21 Dec, 2012
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Five More States Secure Early Learning Challenge Grants
Credit: www.ed.govIllinois, New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, and Wisconsin will get a share of the 2012 Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge, a $133 million grant fund to enhance superiority and exp ...
18 Dec, 2012
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By Popular Vote
Today is the first day that same-sex couples are allowed to get married in the state of Washington. The legislation permitting same-sex marriage was passed by the legislature and signed into law ...
06 Dec, 2012
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Low Water Levels on the Mississippi River To Affect Economy
Credit: Erik M. LunsfordThe environment and climate change were not only discussed in a limited manner during the election season, but the current Doha Climate Change Conference, hosted by the United ...
29 Nov, 2012
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Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Seeks Elimination of Straw Poll
(Credit: Washington Times)Barely a few weeks after the conclusion of the 2012 presidential election, there is already much speculation about the 2016 elections. Kentucky US Senator Rand Paul has indi ...
25 Nov, 2012
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Gay Rights Activists Celebrate Victories in 2012, Look to 2013
Credit: The Albany TimesNovember 6, 2012 is now considered to be a key date in the history of gay rights activism. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Maine, Maryland, and Washington through ballot re ...
25 Nov, 2012
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Marriage Equality Case Could be Heard in Supreme Court
On Nov. 20, the justices of the US Supreme Court will decide whether they should hear one of the several cases that challenge the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA. DOMA define ...
19 Nov, 2012
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Election Highlights Need for Campaign Finance Reform
After an astounding $6 billion was spent this election cycle, Americans are once again confronted with the issue of campaign finance reform and the role of corporations in deciding the future of Ameri ...
17 Nov, 2012
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Gender Gap In 2012 Election Largest In Modern American History
On Friday, Gallup released the results of a survey that showed a significant gender gap in voter preference during the presidential election. In fact, the gender gap in 2012 was the largest in the his ...
12 Nov, 2012
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