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Politics
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November 22, 2013
What the Filibuster Rule Changes, and What It Doesn’t
What are the likely effects of the Senate's decision to limit filibusters?
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November 13, 2013
Should Politicians’ Spouses Shape Policy?
Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, have always worked as a team. But are there pitfalls for voters and officials …
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October 13, 2013
Is the G.O.P. Giving Independents an Opening?
Republicans have alienated the general public and their allies in the business world. In the next election, will onetime Republicans stray?
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August 13, 2013
How Lawmakers Can Stay Connected to Constituents
In an age of air travel and e-mail, is a month-long summer recess still fruitful?
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July 16, 2013
State Politics vs. the Federal Government
Does the growing assertiveness of governors and state legislatures make the federal government less powerful?
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July 11, 2013
Is North Carolina a Model for State Budgets?
The Republican governor and Legislature have pushed a series of controversial measures. Do they show a path to fiscal responsibility?
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June 30, 2013
Coming Out on Abortion
Would support for abortion rights grow if more women talked publicly about their abortions?
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June 4, 2013
Another Year Older, Another Year Wiser?
Should there be an age limit for the House and Senate?
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May 29, 2013
Is Obamacare Too Complicated to Succeed?
Are opponents of the Affordable Care Act pointing out serious flaws, or manufacturing obstacles for political gain?
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May 23, 2013
The Politics of Second Chances
Do voters think personal scandal matters and what can a politician do to recover from disgrace?
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May 8, 2013
Serious Investigations, or Partisan Ploys?
Have Congressional hearings become mere political devices to smear one party and attract voters?
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April 3, 2013
Are Rich Politicians Less Corruptible?
People often talk about "out of touch" billionaires running for office, but could they be less susceptible to bribes?
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March 6, 2013
What Young Republicans Want
Why are fewer young people -- the millennial generation -- identifying themselves as conservatives?
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January 19, 2013
What Should Obama Say?
Advice for the president on what issues he should address in his second Inaugural speech.
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December 10, 2012
The American Way of Learning
Should education standards and funding be uniform across the U.S., or should they vary by state?
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December 4, 2012
Sparing the Middle Class
Can policy makers make a dent in the deficit without affecting the majority of taxpayers?
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December 3, 2012
A New Director or a New Direction?
Should changes be made in the way the agency is run and the way intelligence is gathered and used?
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December 2, 2012
Do Filibusters Stall the Senate or Give It Purpose?
Many want to improve the filibuster rules. But can they change without losing the Senate’s value as a counterweight to the House?
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November 15, 2012
Crossing the Line Between ‘Immigrant’ and ‘American’
Why are some immigrants and their descendants considered simply "American," while others are still thought of as "outsiders"?
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November 13, 2012
What Next for the G.O.P.?
How the Republican Party can recapture the White House in 2016.
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November 4, 2012
If Young People Could Vote, What Would Change?
What issues would teenagers under 18 want the presidential candidates to focus on?
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October 24, 2012
Amend the Constitution to Limit Political Spending?
Is a constitutional amendment to undo the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling the right way to rein in campaign spending?
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October 22, 2012
Reading More but Learning Less?
In the Web 2.0 age, when many Americans see hundreds of articles every day, are we more informed than previous generations were?
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October 14, 2012
What If Candidates Ran Without the Horse Race?
What would a presidential election be like if the media neither commissioned nor reported on any polls.
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October 2, 2012
A Better Approach to Presidential Debates
Changes large and small could improve the presidential debates. Or are they a lost cause?
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September 20, 2012
When the White House Speaks on the Campaign Trail
How have presidents used executive power to get re-elected? Is this an abuse of power, or just the usual “incumbency advantage”?
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September 18, 2012
Just the Scandal of the Week, or a Turning Point?
A gaffe or scandal can end a campaign, or blow over in days. What makes one controversy fatal, and another a flash …
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September 4, 2012
Do We Need to Hear From the Candidate’s Spouse?
What role should spouses of the nominees play at conventions? Is it appropriate (or useful) for them to give speeches?
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August 23, 2012
Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?
Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
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August 20, 2012
What Makes Protest Effective?
Amid the Occupy Wall Street and Tea Party movements, bus tours with illegal immigrants and nuns and jailed activists in Russia, what …
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