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Can Social Media Push Politics Beyond the Two-Party System?

We were recently asked whether social media sites, specifically Ruck.us, can "really can make a difference in the political world given that it is run and funded largely by Democrats?" First, I don't think it matters that Ruck.us is funded largely by Democrats.

Electromagnetic Radiation Effects Addressed by Canadian Hospital

Dana Milbank's Selective Outrage Is About Partisan Bias, Not Presidential Dignity

As non sequiturs go, Dana Milbank's selective outrage in his June 19 editorial, "Debasing the Presidency" may go down as one of the great howlers in journalism history.

Police Misconduct By The Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Police misconduct is a trend that may require serious public policy attention and reform in order to reverse. The following is an infographic with statistics on police misconduct:

Diesel Fumes Cause Cancer, Health Care and Product Liability

10 Top Political Quotes To Provoke Thought

Vermont: F-35 Base Plans Outrage Some as City Councils Waffle

Rand Paul's Intraparty Strategy Continues Apace

Political Cartoon of the Week

What do a student and a member of Congress have in common?

Recent statistics put forth by CNN may help clarify:

CA's Prop 29 Tax on Tobacco Goes Up in Smoke

Prop 29 would have added another $1 tax on cigarrettes to fund cancer research. Cancer research may be important, but Californians are apparently unwilling to force those who have made an unhealthy life decision to pay for it. With just 111,000 votes to count, Proposition 29 is down about 27,000 votes.