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The Election Isn't Going to Doom America, No Matter Who Wins
Don't believe all the campaign season rhetoric: Democracy isn't under attack, and America isn't about to turn into a dictatorship, no matter who gets elected president.
A New Mental Healthcare Law Would Help My Suicidal Partner
A new bill could make access to help a lot more effective in the US.
The New NSA Reform Bill Would Give the US Government Even More Power to Spy on Your Smartphone
On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill to rein in the NSA's dragnet phone surveillance programs. But as the debate moves to the Senate, it's not clear whether we're debating a phone dragnet or an internet one.
Explaining the Bizarre Passive Aggressive Battle Between Republicans and Iran
Senate Republicans, desperate to stop Obama's nuclear negotiations with Iran, have resorted to sending hilarious letters to leaders of the Islamic Republic.
Will 2015 Be the Year Obama Finally Does Something About Climate Change?
New White House rules focused on cutting methane emissions are the last big chance for the president to cement his legacy on climate change.