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Civil Discourse Is Alive and Well ... in Colorado

Carol Hedges | Posted 11.23.2009 | Denver

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Carol Hedges

We've come a long way from Tocqueville's engaged America. I am happy to report, however, that thoughtful, respectful and civil discourse still thrives in the great state of Colorado.

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Devotion, Suspicion and Excitement in Louisville

Gail McGowan Mellor | Posted 12.05.2008 | Home

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Gail McGowan Mellor

In the heavily African American area of well-kept middle class houses next to Shawnee Park, in Louisville, Kentucky, people across from the polls at ...

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Pumpkin Fest Gets Political In Lefty Half-Moon Bay

Natasha Chen | Posted 11.18.2008 | Home

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Natasha Chen

Political expression became the new spice in pumpkin pie this year at the annual Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival. The annual weekend event draw...

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Meet Your Debate Sponsors!

Allison Kilkenny | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics

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Allison Kilkenny

That's right -- from the people who wiretap your phones and are praying for a government bailout comes the totally fair and nonpartisan vice presidential debate!

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Long History of Debates?

Kate Kelly | Posted 10.27.2008 | Politics

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Kate Kelly

With the fate of tonight's first presidential debate still uncertain, it is a good time to look back at when the tradition of holding presidential deb...

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