Does My Vote Really Matter?
Eric Liu says that voting is the most important thing a citizen in a democracy can do. He says when we vote, even if it is in anger, we are part of a collective creative leap of faith.
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Are Immigrants The Key To A Stronger Democracy?
Sayu Bhojwani urges her fellow immigrants to participate and find their own power in the political process in order to make democracy stronger.
How Can We Solve Democracy's Problems?
After immersing himself in the politics of Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, and many other countries, Jonathan Tepperman emerges with an optimistic view: democracy is remarkably pliant — and resilient.
Is Capitalism Compatible With Democracy?
Yanis Varoufakis proposes a provocative idea: democracy is not compatible with capitalism. He argues corporations have gained too much control and advocates for an "authentic democracy."
Polarization And A Lack Of Productivity Are Likely To Reign After Election Day
With no clear mandate likely to come out of 2016, there's little reason to be optimistic the next Congress can get much done, a scenario that has gripped Washington in recent years.
Platform Check: Trump And Clinton On Health Care
The candidates diverge sharply on Obamacare but both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump see opportunities to improve health care through the tax code.
Wave Of Mergers Washing Over The Economy: Sinking Or Buoying Consumers?
In recent weeks, U.S. corporations have announced multibillion-dollar deals in a huge wave of mergers. Economists say that can hurt consumers, workers and savers — but also strengthen the economy.
Why Do We Vote On Tuesdays?
The tradition goes back to the 19th century, when the U.S. was largely an agrarian, Christian society. People needed a day to travel by horse and buggy to vote and November was after the fall harvest.
North Carolina Races For President, Governor, Senate, Run Close In Swing State
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Anna Douglas about the close U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races happening in North Carolina. She reports on North Carolina for McClatchy DC.
New Hampshire Grows Weary Of Same Two Candidates Running For Fourth Straight Election
Voters in one New Hampshire congressional district are caught in a political version of the movie "Groundhog Day." Every year since 2008, they've had the same two candidates run for Congress.