The putative justification for the use of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate is to protect the rights of the legislative minority and to ensure that legislative proposals, especially
The Favorable Winds of Pride
I've spent most of the morning watching the House of Lords in Great Britain debate same-sex marriage. The legislation has already passed
The latest voter registration figures in the City of San Diego explain the collapse of the Republican Party in the City. And the numbers don't look good for
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When universities and colleges transform their educational models, matriculating a large number of students through degree completion becomes the major goal. Higher education institutions desire to
According to recent research mapping sentiment on Twitter, Napa - located in the heart of California's Wine Country region - is home to the happiest tweeters in the nation.
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Often overlooked in the debate about California's new school funding plan is the discussion of local spending control. The state provides funding
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Closely following a handful of Senate bills that would amend the Political Reform Act of 1974, numerous Assembly bills were passed late last
Last Friday at the Reagan Library, Rand Paul outlined a vision for the Republican Party for expanding the party's voter base.
Speaking for approximately thirty minutes, the Kentucky
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The Supreme Court of the United States ruled on Monday that law enforcement officers can take DNA swabs without a warrant for serious offenses.
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The Supreme Court of the United States ruled on Monday that law enforcement officers can take DNA swabs without a warrant for serious offenses.
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Voter turnout in America is like a limbo contest - How low can you go? We can raise the bar with Online Voting.
A consistently sad truth about U.S. elections
