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Every Olympics goes over budget. Every single one....
How many nukes does one nation need?
For the first time in decades, US and Russian nuclear stockpiles have no limits....
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A healthy democracy needs manicures, playgrounds, and cheeky pints....
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The mental health benefits of "joy watching" are what we need right now....
Why pay for what's free?
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Readers respond: America isn't exceptional — it's the exception
Opinions, additions, and one seriously impressive fact-check....
America isn't exceptional — it's the exception
America has self-importance in abundance. What it lacks is the data to back it up....
Data detours: Women and children? Back of the line!
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