Above the Cut: A nation pitted against itself
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George W. Bush ran for president in 2000 as a &quot;compassionate conservative.&quot; He promised to be a uniter, not a divider. Four years later, we know he has been neither compassionate nor conservative
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A conflict is no longer quite so unthinkable. Here's how the U.S. would fight such a war - and the huge price it would have to pay to win it
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An escalation of ethnic violence is threatening to plunge the country into chaos.
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The political balancing act that is at the heart of the country's unity is keeping it from finding new leadership
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ASMARA, Eritrea  - In few countries does the Cold  War cast a longer shadow than in Eritrea, deprived of  nationhood by superpower rivalry at the dawn of independent  Africa.
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Most Americans are angry about "something" when it comes to how the country is run, and they're more likely than in previous years to vote for a challenger this November, a new poll suggests. More than 60 percent of those surveyed said government policies need either major changes or a complete overhaul.
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It seems that this yearâs presidential race is not a debate about the future of our country, but a debate about each candidateâs past.
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The fight over Social Security marks only the beginning of a national debate over the cost of a graying society -- and the inevitable reallocation of resources that is sure to produce winners and losers, in the United States and around the world
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There is a split that receives less attention than cultural divides, but is every bit as acute: the chasm between do-it-yourself America and do-it-for-me America.
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House debate over the Iraq war did more than pit Democrat against Republican. It pitted ghosts of the past against each other.
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Conflicting ideologies and internal divisions came to the forefront across Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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A study on birth order and intelligence reminds us that the fight for self-definition starts much earlier than freshman year.
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The government's record on delivering renewable energy is under attack.
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In India, the European Union has an image problem. Seen as an impregnable economic fortress and yet a shaky political sandcastle, the 25-nation bloc faces an uphill battle to be taken seriously in the world's biggest democracy.
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Nobody's perfect. It might be best to pick your battles.
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Recently there has been a roiling debate about how to describe living standards in this country.
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In few countries does the Cold War cast a longer shadow than in Eritrea, deprived of nationhood by superpower rivalry at the dawn of independent Africa.