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  Plan would sidestep Electoral College
Plan would sidestep Electoral College
If John R. Koza gets his way, American voters will never again have to wonder about the workings of the Electoral College and why it decides who sits in the White House. picked by dollyllama 9 months ago
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 Dropping Out Of The Electoral College
Dropping Out Of The Electoral College
The Electoral College of the US has it proponents and its detractors. One possible replacement is the National Popular Vote (NPV). Maryland is the first state in the nation to pass laws to enact this system provided enough other states does likewise. picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago
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 Sneak Peak of New Fashion Line "The Row"
Sneak Peak of New Fashion Line "The Row"
For those of you who haven’t heard, Mary Kate and Ashley (yes, the Olsen twins), are in the process of launching a new high-end fashion line called “The Row.” picked by briananicole 2 years ago
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 Law Would Bypass Electoral College
Law Would Bypass Electoral College
Does your vote count? There are lots of little known facts about the election process, there are people in the electoral college known as faithless electors who don't necessarily vote with their state. Is the electoral college indefensible? Many have called for the abolishment of the Electoral College. But what exactly are the pros and cons? picked by buddha 7 months ago
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 Ever Wonder Why College Tuition Goes Up Every Year?
Ever Wonder Why College Tuition Goes Up Every Year?
It costs a lot of money to go to college. It costs even more money to run a college. And it’s costing increasingly more money to pay college and university presidents’ salaries and compensation packages, with many reaching the million-dollar mark. picked by 1krazykorean 12 months ago
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 Florida plan would give voters 'no vote'
Florida plan would give voters 'no vote'
A state legislator in Florida wants voters to have a "none of the above" option to avoid questionable election outcomes. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago
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 Documentary to explore media impact on voters.
Documentary to explore media impact on voters. [video]
On Election day twelve Obama voters were interviewed extensively right after they voted to learn how the news media impacted their knowledge of what occurred during the campaign. These voters were chosen for their apparent intelligence/verbal abilities and willingness to express their opinions to a large audience. The rather shocking video below seeks to provide some insight into which informatio... read full post picked by shuallyo 18 hours ago
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 SoCal college offers YouTube class
SoCal college offers YouTube class
Here's a dream-come-true for Web addicts: college credit for watching YouTube. Pitzer College this fall began offering what may be the first course about the video-sharing site. About 35 students meet in a classroom but work mostly online, where they view YouTube content and post their comments. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago
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 Boston eyeing option for unhappy voters
Boston eyeing option for unhappy voters
The concept of a "none of the above" option on state ballots was initiated by retired systems analyst William H. White, who told The Boston Globe the measure would give a necessary option to those frustrated with the current voting system. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago
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 Colorado DoE Working to Kill Bill Providing Free College Tuition to Decorated Combat Vets
Colorado DoE Working to Kill Bill Providing Free College Tuition to Decorated Combat Vets
A bill that would grant Colorado residents who were awarded Purple Heart or higher medal free college tuition is under fire as too costly by people such as David Skaggs of the Dept of Education. The same David Skaggs who proposes having tax payers pay a large percentage of illegal alien's tuition. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago
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 Divorce costs popular professor his job at college
Divorce costs popular professor his job at college
At another college, professor Kent Gramm's divorce from his wife of 30 years might be a private matter known only to friends and close colleagues.

But at Wheaton College, the end of the popular English professor's marriage has cost him his job picked by doggylives 7 months ago
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 Want A College Course Without Going To College?
Want A College Course Without Going To College? [video]
Now on Google Video: a college class in Anatomy and Physiology.
Quite interesting picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago
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 Waitress Gets $10,000 Tip as Gift to Attend College
Waitress Gets $10,000 Tip as Gift to Attend College
An Indiana Pizza Hut waitress with dreams of college received a much-needed boost in arriving at that goal: a $10,000 tip

Watch video picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago
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 Palin linked electoral success to prayer of Kenyan witchhunter
Palin linked electoral success to prayer of Kenyan witchhunter
The pastor whose prayer Sarah Palin says helped her to become governor of Alaska founded his ministry with a witchhunt against a Kenyan woman who he accused of causing car accidents through demonic spells. picked by Bornbad 2 months ago
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 Justice Dept called uncooperative on voting rights
Justice Dept called uncooperative on voting rights
The House Judiciary Committee chairman on Wednesday said the Justice Department is stonewalling efforts to make sure this year's presidential voting operates fairly.

If you would like to call/email and ask the DoJ wth please go here picked by unoriganl 4 months ago
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