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Discussing Hedges v. Obama

Nicole Brown February 7, 2013
"Every American should be concerned about this because it affects every American." - O'Brien
President must put due process above security concerns

President must put due process above security concerns

February 7, 2013
As the plaintiffs of Hedges v. Obama argued, the rights of private citizens to a fair trial should always come before the government's security concerns.
Memo from Obama administration should raise questions about drones

Memo from Obama administration should raise questions about drones

February 6, 2013
A document released by the Obama administration lacks defining factors for government drone program outlines.

Kerry well-qualified to strengthen diplomacy

January 30, 2013
Though Clinton leaves a powerful legacy, Kerry is poised to solidify a powerful role in international politics.
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LIVE STREAM: Watch live coverage of the Presidential Inauguration Monday, Jan. 21

January 20, 2013
Watch the 57th Presidential Inauguration this Monday, Jan. 21 without the background clutter. Hosted by ABC News. Schedule included.
Liberal ideals to be tested over next four years

Liberal ideals to be tested over next four years

November 8, 2012
The more important factors of Election Day are the senatorial, congressional and proposition results.
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LIVE STREAM: Election 2012

November 6, 2012
ABC News partners with WSN to bring you state by state coverage, of tonight's election results.
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Campaign donations translated in terms of student tuition

October 26, 2012
During the campaign season thousands of dollars are donated to the candidates, money that could pay for countless tuitions and macbooks.
Big Bird ad distracts from issues in the election

Big Bird ad distracts from issues in the election

October 10, 2012
Obama's new campaign ad, accusing Mitt Romney of being harder on Sesame Street than Wall Street, is a low blow that distracts from more important issues in this election season.
Romney’s ambiguity was biggest flop in presidential debate

Romney’s ambiguity was biggest flop in presidential debate

October 6, 2012
Romney's debate performance, though strong, was low on details and filled with inaccuracies.
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LIVE BLOG: Presidential Debate — Oct. 4

October 3, 2012
WSN live blogger Kevin Burns follows tonight's debate. For full coverage, check back here at 9:00p.m. EST.
Expectations run wild as first presidential debate approaches

Expectations run wild as first presidential debate approaches

October 2, 2012
Romney and Obama may disappoint on hot-button topics at the debates tonight.