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

  • 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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  • Kennedy clan in the Oval Office for Halloween 1963

    Beyond ghosts: How the White House celebrates Halloween

    Wed, Oct 24, 2012 5:32 PM by Melissa Breyer

    Although the White House has played host to spooky spirits since the 19th century, it wasn't until recently that Halloween has been fully embraced.

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  • Donald Trump

    Donald Trump's (boring) big announcement

    Wed, Oct 24, 2012 1:15 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Trump falls flat in his 'huge' announcement, which is nothing more than an attempt to bribe President Obama.

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  • Third party debate

    Watch: U.S. third-party presidential debate

    Wed, Oct 24, 2012 10:54 AM by Russell McLendon

    Larry King moderates an under-the-radar contest among independent candidates Rocky Anderson, Virgil Goode, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein.

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  • Michael Mann (right) during an interview with George Stroumboulopoulos in April

    Climate scientist sues for defamation

    Tue, Oct 23, 2012 4:01 PM

    Penn State climate scientist Michael Mann sues National Review and the Competitive Enterprise Institute for 'maliciously' attacking his reputation.

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  • Romney and Obama debate

    Obama-Romney debates end 20-year streak

    Tue, Oct 23, 2012 11:57 AM by Russell McLendon

    For the first time in two decades, a U.S. presidential debate season has passed without any candidate or moderator mentioning climate change.

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  • George McGovern during a book signing in 2009

    Ex-U.S. presidential candidate McGovern dies at 90

    Mon, Oct 22, 2012 12:15 PM by Agence France-Presse

    McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign is credited with expanding the Democratic base to include women, minorities, and student activists.

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  • Barack Obama and Mitt Romney at a presidential debate

    Which presidential candidate would make a better boss?

    Mon, Oct 22, 2012 11:50 AM by Ned Smith, BusinessNewsDaily

    It's one thing to want someone to be president, but which candidate would you rather have as a boss? Several small business owners offer their insight.

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  • A sign supporting Proposition 37 which calls for the mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods in California

    California to vote on GM food labeling

    Sun, Oct 21, 2012 9:17 PM by Romain Raynaldy, AFP

    Opponents of the ballot measure claim that the labeling would further the 'stigmatizing' of genetically modified foods in the U.S.

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  • Less-famous monsters, cardboard bicycles and more in MNN's week in review

    Fri, Oct 19, 2012 4:07 PM

    Sure, you've heard of Bigfoot, but we bet you've never heard of these regional monsters. Plus, we've got DIY haunted house tips and more spooky stuff in our roundup of offbeat environmental news.

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  • President Barack Obama participates in a town hall meeting at Facebook headquarters

    Social media growing in U.S. politics

    Fri, Oct 19, 2012 11:52 AM by Agence France-Presse

    Social media users who talk about politics on a regular basis or who have firm ideological ties are the most likely to be active on the sites.

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  • Jill Stein

    Jill Stein: Green Party in the White House?

    Fri, Oct 19, 2012 10:00 AM by Russell McLendon

    The Green Party's presidential candidate wants to reform U.S. politics, but critics worry she'll just play spoiler by luring away progressive voters.

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  • female voters

    Romney's binder comment weighs on women vote push

    Thu, Oct 18, 2012 2:10 AM by Stephen Collinson, AFP

    During the debate, Romney said he reviewed 'binders full of women' when looking for those qualified to join his cabinet as governor of Massachusetts.

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  • two bride wedding cake toppers

    New York appeals court finds gay marriage ban unconstitutional

    Wed, Oct 17, 2012 8:00 PM by Carlos Santoscoy, On Top Magazine

    The Defense of Marriage Act bans federal agencies from recognizing the legal marriages of gay and lesbian couples.

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  • The hands of President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney

    What presidential debates say about our culture

    Wed, Oct 17, 2012 1:26 PM by LiveScience

    Debates serve as 'a form of theater' for voters, a chance to determine things about a candidate based on vocal expression, gestures and even clothes.

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