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Discover how politics can impact the environment, from U.N. climate talks to state legislation to local plastic bag bans.

  • Vote here sign

    5 reasons our voting habits are surprisingly irrational

    Mon, Nov 05, 2012 9:57 AM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience

    Genes, God and good feelings are just some of the influences on our voting decisions.

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  • Voters

    Why Sandy may affect the outcome of the presidential election

    Mon, Nov 05, 2012 8:21 AM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience

    Experts suspect there will be lower turnout in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy.

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  • Famous explorers, genetically engineered flowers and more in MNN's week in review

    Fri, Nov 02, 2012 5:15 PM

    We look at how nature influences architecture — but not always in a positive way — and some environmentally themed ballot measures that voters will consider on Nov. 6

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  • Cory Booker

    And the award for best mayor goes to...

    Fri, Nov 02, 2012 11:13 AM by Melissa Breyer

    Delivering diapers to babies and offering his apartment to neighbors without power are just a few of the ways Newark Mayor Cory Booker has jumped into emergency action.

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  • NPR apologizes to 'Bronco Bama' girl

    Fri, Nov 02, 2012 9:29 AM

    Video: Four-year-old Abigael Evans was driven to tears by the seemingly never-ending presidential campaign coverage, and NPR apologized for making her cry.

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  • Michael Bloomberg

    Michael Bloomberg endorses Barack Obama, 'a president to lead on climate change'

    Thu, Nov 01, 2012 4:22 PM by John Platt

    The surprise endorsement follows the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the region.

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  • People at voting booths in 2008.

    What's wrong with online voting?

    Thu, Nov 01, 2012 1:53 PM by Linda Rosencrance, TechNewsDaily

    Those in favor of Internet voting or emailed ballot submissions point to its speed and convenience.

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  • Mitt Romney's Facebook page

    What's your vote worth to presidential campaigns?

    Thu, Nov 01, 2012 11:14 AM by Leslie Meredith, TechNewsDaily

    Campaigns, on average, spend $22 for a single vote, and more and more of that money is being spent for online ads.

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  • South Dakota GOP: Don't vote for the scary educated guy

    Wed, Oct 31, 2012 1:37 PM by Shea Gunther

    Watch this unbelievable political ad that sprung out of the South Dakota Republican machine. I promise it's not from the Onion.

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  • Grand Canyon in Arizona

    12 state ballot measures to watch in 2012

    Tue, Oct 30, 2012 1:36 PM by Russell McLendon

    U.S. voters will pick more than just politicians on Nov. 6. Dozens of state ballot initiatives are also in play, including some that address environmental issues.

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  • Mitt Romney

    Sandy could buoy or bite Obama, Romney

    Tue, Oct 30, 2012 10:11 AM by Michael Mathes, AFP

    Obama could sink or swim on his handling of the federal response to a crisis that has claimed U.S. lives and caused millions in damage.

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  • Help support the passage of Colorado's Amendment 64 to legalize marijuana

    Mon, Oct 29, 2012 2:16 PM by Shea Gunther

    Colorado's Amendment 64 would legalize the use of marijuana and end that state's costly war on pot. Help support the effort here.

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  • The Green Party candidate, a bloody claim to history and more in MNN's week in review

    Fri, Oct 26, 2012 4:31 PM

    Meet 2 women from different walks of life: One's a serial killer and the other is a presidential candidate. Interested? We've got this and more in our weekly roundup of offbeat environmental stories.

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  • Gnocchi the squirrel

    Animals predict a win for Romney

    Fri, Oct 26, 2012 1:07 PM by Laura Moss

    Several non-human political pundits have weighed in and their predictions are unanimous: Mitt Romney will be the next president.

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  • The U.S. Supreme Court building

    Could a Romney administration see the overturning of Roe v. Wade?

    Thu, Oct 25, 2012 12:29 PM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

    It's 'possible to likely' that, depending on Supreme Court workings, a Romney administration could result in the end of Roe v. Wade.

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