Amidst the War, Find Music on the West Bank

Hidden within Palestine’s contested West Bank, one man brings joy through music to the local people.

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Beyond “Obamacare”: The Uncovered Population

How many people remain in need of further health reform to see adequate coverage?

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U.S. Healthcare: On the Costly Edge

How does U.S. health spending compare to other major systems and major populations?

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Where Are the Cost Controls?

The U.S. health system stands alone in its lack of basic cost control laws.

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Sanders vs. Clinton: The Struggle for the Democratic Party’s Future

Demographics make Democrats the likely majority party of the future, but the party’s political identity and agenda is up for grabs.

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Japan’s Effort to Counter China’s Silk Road

The increasing economic presence of Japan in both South Asia and South East Asia provides a counterweight to China.

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U.S. Politics: Primary Election Mess

This year’s U.S. presidential primaries are not selecting candidates that can win the office.

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Cleaning Up the World: End Dirty Money

Any attempt to end money laundering will be staunchly opposed by vested interests.

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Donald Trump Outs Himself as “Bimbo”

This usage, from almost exactly 100 years ago, rather perfectly describes “The Donald.”

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The Thorniest Question for Bernie Sanders

Under what conditions should Bernie Sanders endorse Hillary Clinton?

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