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Monash University's Ghazarian on Australian Politics - Washington Post

Monash University's Ghazarian on Australian PoliticsWashington PostPost Forum members consistently offer thought-provoking, timely comments on politics, national and international affairs. Weather Watchers consistently offer thought-provoking, timely comments on climates and forecasts.and more »

Politics of Rick Santorum's theology: Is faith a kingmaker or deal-breaker? - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science MonitorPolitics of Rick Santorum's theology: Is faith a kingmaker or deal-breaker?Christian Science MonitorVoters will ultimately decide whether a candidate's theology is a valid issue in a political campaign, or whether the debate should stick to concerns such as jobs, the economy, and illegal immigration. At the same time, Santorum is striking a chord ...US politics live: White House and Mitt Romney compete on tax reform plansThe Guardian (blog)Rick Santorum struggles to defend his record in heated debateWashington PostSizing up Romney, Santorum Campaigns in Arizona, MichiganPBS NewsHourBusiness Insider -Capital Times (blog) -411mania.comall 3,539 news articles »

For many, Ash Wednesday about religion, not politics - San Antonio Express

OregonLive.comFor many, Ash Wednesday about religion, not politicsSan Antonio Express“I don't like religion being pulled into politics,” Tookie Spoor said Wednesday night after attending services at St. Mark's Episcopal Church downtown. Spoor was one of many liturgical Christians — including Catholics, Episcopalians and others — who ...Articles of Faith: Ash Wednesday in politics, photos and public placesOregonLive.comall 900 news articles »

Poll: Optimism on the economy doesn't lift views of politics - USA TODAY

USA TODAYPoll: Optimism on the economy doesn't lift views of politicsUSA TODAYBy Susan Page, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – Americans are feeling better about the nation's economy but not about its politics, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds. By Susan Walsh, AP A USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds that more Americans see President Obama's tenure ...and more »

How Political Incompetence Provides a Deflating Experience For All of Us - Daily Reckoning - Australian Edition

Wall Street JournalHow Political Incompetence Provides a Deflating Experience For All of UsDaily Reckoning - Australian EditionBy Greg Canavan • February 23rd, 2012 • Related Articles • Filed Under Australia's political incompetence has been quietly bubbling away for months. Fortunately, Europe's world-class, AAA-rated, gold medal political incompetence has masked the ...Politics trumps policy in Labor's leadership battleThe ConversationShowdown, Labor's leadership crisis liveSydney Morning Herald (blog)Kevin Rudd: from humble beginnings to top politicianThe West AustralianNEWS.com.au -Wall Street Journal -ABC Onlineall 6,591 news articles »

God (or the Gods) and Politics - Huffington Post (blog)

Northland's NewsCenterGod (or the Gods) and PoliticsHuffington Post (blog)A more persuasive argument is that our views on God have become more diverse and more bound up with our politics. The title of Paul Froese and Christopher Bader's book in 2010 makes the point: "America's Four Gods: What We Say About God -- And What ...Duluth Catholics Talk Politics and FaithNorthland's NewsCenter“Religious Freedom” and the Conservative Quest for Absolute TruthReligion DispatchesBirth control politics and theologyDonaldsonville Chief (blog)UT Daily Beaconall 850 news articles »

Dadda's politics of matrimony - Hindustan Times

Dadda's politics of matrimonyHindustan TimesPTI Call it the politics of matrimony but 'Dadda' (elder brother) Deepanarayan Singh, sitting MLA of Samajwadi Party, is banking on this to help see him through the caste cauldron against his Congress and BJP rivals in the assembly polls in Garotha.and more »

When 'Not About Politics' Means 'All About Politics' - NPR (blog)

When 'Not About Politics' Means 'All About Politics'NPR (blog)Jim DeMint of South Carolina, shown here speaking at the Conservative Political Action Committee in Washington, DC, on Feb. 9, has said of this year's presidential race: "It's not about politics." Republican Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina, ...and more »

Hugo Chavez's cancer may roil Venezuela's politics - San Francisco Chronicle

Globe and MailHugo Chavez's cancer may roil Venezuela's politicsSan Francisco ChronicleAP Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez salutes before the start of a military parade to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his failed coup attempt, on February 4 , 2012, in Caracas. Chavez announced on February 21, 2012 he will undergo surgery in the ...Hugo Chavez's Surgery and the Politics of DeceptionHeritage.org (blog)all 800 news articles »

LeMieux: Mack is 'Charlie Sheen' of Fla. politics - MiamiHerald.com

Miami New TimesLeMieux: Mack is 'Charlie Sheen' of Fla. politicsMiamiHerald.comBy BRENDAN FARRINGTON AP Political Writer TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Republican Senate primary race got personal Wednesday as former Sen. George LeMieux called Rep. Connie Mack IV "the Charlie Sheen of Florida politics" because of past run-ins with the ...Charlie Sheen vs. Charlie Crist as LeMieux and Mack trade character attacksPalm Beach Postall 29 news articles »

The Michigan GOP Primary: Where All Politics Is National

All politics is local, said Tip O' Neill, the former Democratic Speaker of the House from Massachusetts. For years the adage shaped the tactics of campaigns, nudging candidates to tailor their rhetoric and platforms to the specific concerns of the constituents they hoped to represent. But it is no longer true, as writers like Matt Bai have observed. ...

What to watch for Wednesday in politics

The main event in politics Wednesday is the 8 p.m. EST GOP debate in Mesa, Ariz. It will be a crucial debate for all four White House hopefuls — Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul -- because it's the last one before the Arizona and Michigan primaries next Tuesday and the last [...]

The Politics Of Biology: Bioprogressives Vs. Bioconservatives

Politics and science will be inseparable in our high-tech future. Like the future, our biology is inescapable. As advances in technology give us greater control over our own biology, the debate over science and bio-ethics keeps heating up. In a review of Jonathan D. Moreno's new book, The Body Politic: The Battle Over Science in America,

How Adelson Dominates Gambling And U.S. Politics

Near default three years ago, Sheldon Adelson now dominates Chinese gambling--and U.S. politics. Inside his $25 billion comeback.

Politics Q&A: Meet Lisa Stickan of the Young Republicans

The Ohio activist talks swing state politics, what it means to be part of the GOP, and whether or not she's a member of the establishment.

Politics of Rick Santorum's theology: Is faith a kingmaker or deal-breaker?

Rick Santorum, playing the religion card, appears to be winning support of evangelical Christians ahead of potentially pivotal GOP primaries in Arizona and Michigan. 

Workers can't sit out of office politics game

Managers don’t want to engage in it and employees hate it. Unfortunately, office politics can’t be avoided. The good thing is, many workers realize engaging in office politics on some level is an important part of getting ahead.

Household Debt, Not Politics, Worry for Australia: Economist

Even as the Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard called for a leadership vote on Thursday, one economist told CNBC that the Australian economy faced greater risk from high levels of household debt than from any political uncertainty.

Politics and strategy converge in decision on whether to base carrier at Mayport

The economics at stake are rarely cited in the debate over whether to homeport a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Jacksonville, with a carrier representing about $200 million a year for local communities, according to some experts. So was the Mayport carrier struggle about jobs in congressional districts, or about national defense?

Small town politics creates drama and fighting

INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. -- This is a story about small town politics. The town? Indian Trail, North Carolina. The politics? The Town Council. Darlene Luther and Robert Allen founded the Indian Trail Business Association with the goal of creating “effective communication between government and business” so their needs will be considered when “amending ordinances and regulations that ultimately will ...