Hillary Clinton is leading her nearest Democratic competitor by a whopping 60 points, and she holds the early general-election advantage against the top Republican White House contenders, according to a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. CONT. Mark Murray, NBC News Read more »
Here are the 5 reasons Republicans are trying to cut research on evidence-based medicine
… Although estimates vary, some experts think that less than half of all medical care is based on clear scientific evidence. The good news is that the federal government is now making a significant investment in health services and patient-centered outcomes research to identify waste and improve the safety, effectiveness […] Read more »
Guns: The Soapbox vs. Reality
Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC suffered an unimaginable tragedy on Wednesday. According to police, shots were fired during a Bible study meeting by 21-year-old suspect Dylan Roof, killing nine people. America is mourning for the innocent lives lost, their family, and their friends at a time to […] Read more »
The Massacre In Charleston Is Unlikely To Lead To Gun Control Legislation
Mass shootings sadly seem to be almost a routine part of American life — as do the post-shooting rituals. As we mourn the nine people killed Wednesday night in Charleston, South Carolina, the conversation has already turned to politics and gun control. Most Republicans don’t want to talk about it. […] Read more »
In House Trade Vote, Party Affiliation Mattered
It is often hard to draw a clear line between the votes of lawmakers and the economic interests of their districts. What gets in the way sometimes is partisan politics. We had a vivid display of that Thursday when the House voted, yet again, on whether to grant President Barack […] Read more »
Beyond Personalities
It’s human nature: People’s ideas about presidential races are largely shaped by their perceptions of the personalities and images of the candidates. Both voters and the media become preoccupied, even obsessed, with these factors, to the exclusion of any others. The truth is, however, that big, fundamental forces have considerable—indeed, […] Read more »