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Are the Debates Still Relevant?
The debate. Candidates’ final chance to make pitches. The make-or-break moment to revive campaigns. A bad performance that loses the...
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Sep 27, 20123 min read


Who Shaves the Barber?
But here is the fun part. Although the colorful nature of the primary litigant has ensured some level of attention for the issue in...
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Sep 27, 20124 min read


In Swing States, the Politics of Language
With a greater chunk of non English-speaking voters headed to the polls in swing states next month than ever before in American electoral...
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Sep 25, 20122 min read


7.2%: Can One Statistic Tell Us Who Will Win in November?
Fortunately for President Obama, the claims of 7.2% as a make-it-or-break-it, election-deciding economic indicator are dubious at best....
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Sep 20, 20122 min read


“Diversity” in the GOP: The Politics of Tokenization
This year, they’re both fighting for coveted seats in the U.S. Congress – as loud and proud members of the G.O.P. In a party whose...
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Sep 18, 20122 min read


Gambling on Rhode Island’s Future
The first thing you notice is the smell. As one of the few places that allows indoor smoking, Twin River Casino is infused with the odor...
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Sep 17, 20123 min read
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