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President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and senior staff applaud in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, as the House passes the health care reform bill, March 21, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
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It’s Time to Say Goodbye to the Obamacare Failure

Imagine tuning into a Sunday football game. Amid the flurry of touchdowns and tackles, the commercials are filled with familiar names — State Farm, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, and Farmers — vying for your dollars to cover your cars, homes, and personal liability. You have choices, and the competing advertisements are evidence of a robust marketplace where consumers benefit from price competition and innovation. But imagine if, alongside those ads, you could also shop for your health insurance — across state lines, no different than car or home coverage. Read More ›
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The Origin of Animal Body Plans

What produced different animal body plans in the history of life? Scientist and philosopher Stephen Meyer explains why unguided evolutionary mechanisms weren’t sufficient and why animal body plans required intelligent design. Read More ›
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“Humanitarian Emergency”: Seattle’s New Mayor Must Bring an End to the City’s Homelessness Crisis

Seattle's incoming mayor, Katie Wilson, will inherit a homelessness crisis that will define her ability to lead. Seattle's homeless population needs more than another round of aspirational promises. They need and deserve an operational reset grounded in compassion, accountability, and the courage to confront realities the city has failed to address for years. Read More ›
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Thanksgiving: Why It Is America’s Foundational Holiday

The Thanksgiving holiday, which commemorates one part of the Pilgrim story, remains the favorite holiday for many Americans. And for good reasons, beyond enjoying a feast. With our country passing through troubled times, it is worth revisiting the Pilgrims' five significant achievements, which created the seminal story of America, and reveals remarkable insights into who we are and the qualities of character we need to overcome our present challenges. Read More ›