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5 Countries With Growing Income Inequality
Opinion
- October 31, 2008
In these countries, the gap between the rich and the middle-class has increased in the last 20 years.
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Data Points: The Bailout Package in Perspective
Opinion
- October 15, 2008
Compared with other countries' rescue plans, America's isn't that extensive.
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Data Points: Americans' Satisfaction with the United States
Opinion
- October 10, 2008
Satisfaction ratings for how things are going in the U.S. hit an all-time low.
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Global Warming Triggers an International Race for the Arctic
By Thomas Omestad -
Nation & World
- October 9, 2008
As the ice melts, national rivalries heat up over oil and gas deposits and shipping routes.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Recalls Lessons From 25 Years as a U.S. Citizen—Learn English, Participate in Politics, and Give Back
By Arnold Schwarzenegger -
Opinion
- September 17, 2008
Advice for immigrants: Learn English, participate in politics, give back to the country.
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5 Countries With the Most Favorable Opinions of the U.S.
Opinion
- September 11, 2008
South Koreans have the most positive opinions of the United States.
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A Disappointing Finish for Americans at Education Olympics
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- August 29, 2008
In science and math, the United States lags behind many other countries.
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Public Opinion: How Should the United States Respond to the Russian Invasion of Georgia?
Opinion
- August 12, 2008
The United States and its allies have little leverage—what should they do? Post your thoughts.
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Public Opinion: A Nation of Whiners?
Opinion
- July 11, 2008
Is Phil Gramm correct that the country complains too much?
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The U.S. Blames Iran for Training Iraqi Extremists Who Kill Americans
Nation & World
- May 5, 2008
U.S. military officials blame Iran for providing weapons and training for Iraqi Shiite extremists.
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Repressive Belarus Kicks Out Most U.S. Diplomats
Nation & World
- April 30, 2008
The diplomatic expulsions sent Belarus's deteriorating relations with the West to a new low point.
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Is America a Good Country or Not?
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- April 10, 2008
Rasmussen poll asks voters whether the United States is fair and decent.
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Weakest Link?
Money & Business
- February 19, 2008
In the race for global competitiveness, is the U.S. falling behind?
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Book List: America's Three Regimes
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- September 6, 2007
A new political history spans the 'deferential-republican,' 'party-democratic,' and 'populist-bureaucratic' eras.
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India in Internal Fight Over U.S. Nuke Deal
By Thomas Omestad -
Nation & World
- August 28, 2007
Politics is complicating a comprehensive agreement on new limits.
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America—and Big Cash—Beckon Blair
Washington Whispers
- May 6, 2007
Move over, David Beckham: Another Brit is heading our way to cash in, just like the soccer star did. Retiring British Prime Minister Tony Blair plans to hit the lecture tour in the United States before or after he sets up a foundation to fund humanitarian work in Africa.
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