Today’s Featured Story May 16, 2012
May 16
Numbers against Christie as VP pick 
There are more polling numbers this week that show current New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s star is fading as a potential running mate for Mitt Romney. Continue Reading
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In The News
May 16
Two landmark dates in civil rights history 
This week marks the anniversary of two milestone Supreme Court rulings on the issue of segregation that had long-ranging effects on American culture. Continue Reading
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May 16
America’s [presidents] got talent 
Here’s another addition we’d love to see on “America’s Got Talent”: U.S. presidents. Although the historical presidents might be tricky, here are five presidents that should be at the top of the audition list. Continue Reading
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May 16
The war that triggered the Civil War 
Mid-May marks two key anniversaries in the conflict between the United States and Mexico in 1846 that set in motion the Civil War – and led to California, Texas and eight other states joining the Union. Continue Reading
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From The Archives
Is the Defense of Marriage Act constitutional? 
What does the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment mean, and should it be interpreted to protect gays and lesbians from discrimination, as it protects African-Americans, ethnic minorities and women? Continue Reading
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Politics headlines from the web
- Fischer upsets Republican rivals to win Nebraska Senate primary
- Biden attacks Romney tenure as venture capitalist
- Debt-ceiling showdown returns to Washington
- Report: Seamus bio in the works
- Poll: Romney-Christie a loser in N.J.
- Romney wins Nebraska, Oregon primaries
What we're reading:
- Cory Booker: Obama's Gay Marriage Shift Won't Affect Black Vote
- DHS Will Be Collecting DNA Samples, Reports EEF
- Democratic dysfunction: Is the filibuster illegal? | The Economist
- We the People do not elect the President | Terra
- Williams: 'Obamacare' up to states
