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The International Community Reacts to Attacks in Libya
The International Community Reacts to Attacks in Libya
Egyptian Prime Minister Hesham Kandil. Credit: cnbcpakistan.comCountries all over the world are releasing official reactions to the U.S. Embassy attack in Benghazi, Libya, which took the lives of fou ...
13 Sep, 2012
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Vermont Taser Death Investigation Stalls
Vermont Taser Death Investigation Stalls
Credit: commons.wikimedia.orgNone of the officials involved in Vermont’s first taser death can explain why it’s almost three months since a Vermont State trooper tasered Macadam Mason, a 39-year-old ...
12 Sep, 2012
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Rocky Anderson's Fight For Ballot Access
Rocky Anderson's Fight For Ballot Access
Credit: voterocky.orgAs Romney and Obama march toward November, all eyes are focused on the two parties and their battle for the White House. Many Americans are unaware of the struggle of third-party ...
10 Sep, 2012
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San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro DNC Speech Excerpts
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro DNC Speech Excerpts
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday evening at the 2012 Democratic ConventionThe Democratic National Convention Committee released the following excerpts of Sa ...
04 Sep, 2012
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California Legislature Approves Election Day Registration
California Legislature Approves Election Day Registration
On Thursday, the California State Senate passed a bill to allow Election Day Registration (EDR), which will allow citizens to register to vote up to and on the day of an election.The bill, AB 1436, pa ...
25 Aug, 2012
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The Road to 270 Electoral Votes in 2012
The Road to 270 Electoral Votes in 2012
Credit: realclearpolitics.comThe presidential race is won by obtaining 270 of the 538 votes in the Electoral College. President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney are campaigning relen ...
24 Aug, 2012
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Early Voting Shouldn't Accommodate Black Voters?
Early Voting Shouldn't Accommodate Black Voters?
An Ohio GOP Board of Elections official who opposed early weekend voting in 2008 says early voting procedures shouldn't accommodate African-Americans."I guess I really actually feel we shoul ...
23 Aug, 2012
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Weekend Voting - They're ALL Comedians in Ohio!
Weekend Voting - They're ALL Comedians in Ohio!
In a dramatic move, Ohio Secretary of State John Husted immediately suspended two Democrats on a county election board after they voted to allow weekend voting.Earlier, Husted issued a directive cance ...
22 Aug, 2012
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The Paul Ryan Bump in Four Swing States
The Paul Ryan Bump in Four Swing States
Credit: purplestrategies.comNot another Paul Ryan story! Those in-tune with the political debate might be thinking that, but the selection does pose an interesting dynamic.Since he was selected as th ...
17 Aug, 2012
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A Look at the Educational Backgrounds of the 2012 Candidates
A Look at the Educational Backgrounds of the 2012 Candidates
Photo: Joe Wrinn / Harvard University NewsThere are many factors prospective voters take into account when deciding among candidates. What are their policies? What is their experience in government? ...
16 Aug, 2012
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