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Premiums Would Go Down If Every State Passed Individual Mandates
Researchers find that implementing state-level individual mandates across the U.S. would drop the number of uninsured by nearly four million people by 2022.
The Trump Administration Is Expected to Weaken Fuel Emission Standards Next Week
This move will bring up questions about the waiver that currently allows California to set its own, stricter emissions standards.
House Republicans Denounce a Proposed Carbon Tax
While nearly 40 countries have passed legislation putting a price on carbon emissions, the U.S. has never enacted such a tax.
How to Inoculate Yourself Against Fake News
Make it a habit to approach stories in an analytical frame of mind.
Muslim Americans See a Major Spike in Hate Crimes—and Political Participation
Islamophobic incidents are up, but so is Muslim-American engagement in politics.
A Study Finds Democrats Are Least Likely to Use Ashley Madison
Members of the Libertarian Party were the most likely, according to analysis of hacked data from Ashley Madison.
The Crisis in Political Science Education
Political science professors are increasingly being forced to choose which form of inclusivity to prioritize. That decision will have a large impact on the face of higher education for decades to come.
Mike Lee’s Myths
Senator Mike Lee of Utah wants to take away public lands. His reasons are all wrong.
How Middle-Aged Women May Save American Democracy
Harvard University political scientist Theda Skocpol argues the conservative takeover of the federal government has a silver lining for liberals: It is inspiring more activism.