Just a couple quick links that caught my eye this morning.
++ Bush's approval ratings slip to
another new low, 30%.
++ Corrupt, bribe-taking Louisisana Rep William Jefferson
won the runoff election and gets to keep his seat. Bleh.
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"Banker to Poor" recieves Nobel Peace Prize.
++ BBC asks,
Should more countries be allowing votes at 16?. Interesting.
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NYT: After a 217-year march of major presidential nominees who were, without exception, white and male, the 2008 campaign may offer voters a novel choice.
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American power and its limits.
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NYT: A growing number of programs use tax dollars to pay for religious activities aimed at prisoners, recovering addicts, job seekers and others.
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Like the nation, military families divided on Iraq.