Americans Under 30 Are Revved Up to Vote: A Look at the Numbers
This is the most interest in a mid-term election that pollsters have seen since 2006.
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How Strong Is Putin’s Hold on Russian Politics?
If domestic order is upended, there's no telling where Russian foreign policy may go in the years ahead.
What Will the Mid-Terms Mean for Health Care in the United States?
Voters consistently rank health care as one of the most important issues in this election.
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke May Face a Criminal Investigation
With the mid-term elections looming, some have speculated that Zinke will be among the next spate of cabinet members to leave their posts.
The Eruption of Illegal Weed Dispensaries in L.A. Is a Problem of the City’s Own Making
Unlicensed dispensaries have been popping up throughout Los Angeles at a rapid clip, and now dwarf their licensed counterparts in number.
The Lede, Issue #39: Understanding Gerrymandering, Music in Prison, the Hipster Coffee Shop, and More
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Residents of Politically Divided Counties Give Less to Charity
New research finds higher levels of philanthropy in ideologically homogeneous areas.
These Brazilians Traveled 18 Hours on a Riverboat to Vote. I Went With Them.
Far from the urban hubs of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, thousands of poor Brazilians must travel hours by boat just to vote.
Benchmark ACA Premiums Will Be 16 Percent Higher Due to the GOP’s Actions
In a new analysis, researchers at the Kaiser Family Foundation looked at the cumulative effects of the Republican Party's actions on health insurance premiums.
Beyond Red and Blue: America’s Seven Political Tribes
New research finds a majority of Americans are tired of political polarization, and are looking for compromise.