Articles focusing on politics

State Dept. Whistleblower’s Emails Destroyed by Hacker

By Drew MacKenzie Article Reprint A State Department whistleblower’s computer has had four years of emails deleted  by a hacker, including messages detailing alleged wrongdoing at the agency, according to the New York  Post.

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Exclusive: Private talks between Tony Blair and George Bush on Iraq war to be published

By: Oliver Wright Article Reprint The Government is working to declassify more than 100 secret documents detailing discussions that took place between Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and George Bush in the run-up to the Iraq

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Green Wednesday: Colorado prepares for over the counter sale of recreational marijuana

Colorado is getting ready to become the first state in the US to allow anyone over the age of 21 to buy marijuana over the counter from New Year’s Day. By: Tomas Jivanda Article Reprint

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New laws in 2014: From tanning bed bans to ‘lemon pets’

Illinois is also home to new laws prohibiting unmanned aerial drones. By: Greg Toppo Article Reprint If you’re a pale 17-year-old in Illinois, get your indoor tanning sessions in now. Starting Wednesday, they’re strictly forbidden.

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A Civil Servant in Mexico Tests U.S. on Asylum

By DAMIEN CAVE Article Reprint LA RUANA, Mexico — Jittery families cram into his tiny office here, daily. Hundreds more have appeared at the San Diego border 1,500 miles away, clutching an official-looking letter bearing

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Moguls Rent South Dakota Addresses to Dodge Taxes Forever

By Zachary R. Mider Article Reprint Among the nation’s billionaires, one of the most sought-after pieces of real estate right now is a quiet storefront in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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NY judge rules NSA phone surveillance is legal

A federal judge on Friday found that the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of millions of Americans’ telephone records is legal and a valuable part of the nation’s arsenal to counter the threat of terrorism.

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Reputation, Character and Leadership

Oh Canada! By: Gerald Weston Article Reprint A recent survey by The Reputation Institute surveyed more than 27,000 people from the G-8 countries, to arrive at a reputation ranking for 50 countries around the globe.

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