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Steve, Cokie Roberts: Assaulting voters’ rights

When this country was founded, only white men owning property could vote. Since then, the franchise has gradually expanded to include blacks and women, the poor and the young.

Steve, Cokie Roberts: Assaulting voters’ rights

When this country was founded, only white men owning property could vote. Since then, the franchise has gradually expanded to include blacks and women, the poor and the young.

GOP attack on voting rights is un-American

When this country was founded, only white men owning property could vote. Since then, the franchise has gradually expanded to include blacks and women, the poor and the young.

U.S. Senate postpones vote on PIPA

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has postponed a vote on the controversial Protect IP Act, scheduled for Tuesday, as a growing number of senators voice opposition to the copyright enforcement bill.

GOP attack on voting rights is un-American

When this country was founded, only white men owning property could vote. Since then, the franchise has gradually expanded to include blacks and women, the poor and the young.

Issa introduces SOPA alternative in the House

Lawmakers opposing the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act have introduced alternative legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Should Elections Be Held On Weekends?

Voters cast ballots in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday. Elections in the U.S. have historically been held on Tuesdays but some now wonder if the day might prevent some Americans from voting.

TransCanada considers new plans: Keystone pipeline may be built in stages in U.S. first

Demonstrators carry a mock pipeline at a rally in front of the White House in November.

Romney in battle for the soul of capitalism, doesn’t care about social issues

When volunteers for the “Occupy” movement prepared for their Jan. 16 celebration march to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

On ACA, the election has last word

Think the Supreme Court is where the future of President Barack Obama’s health care law will be settled? Think again.