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Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Can US voters trust the processes for counting election votes?: 1 of 7

More than a question of "can" voters trust that their votes will be counted, the real issue is whether American voters "should" trust that their votes will be accurately counted. Underpinning every core value in our American democracy is the central belief that we, as voters, are active participants in deciding the overarchi...
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Politics: 22 of 59

The state of American politics has somehow managed to reach new lows with every election cycle of the past 20 years but maybe this will be the year that we finally break the death spiral that results from this race to the bottom. Listening to Barack Obama give one of his wonderful, soaring speeches that inspires us with our ...
Food & Drink > Soft Drinks When should you drink Coke and when should you drink Pepsi?: 2 of 4

Living in Atlanta, it is patently obvious that there is NO occasion when one should drink Pepsi. All good, god-fearing Americans are Coca-Cola drinkers. Around these parts, we start drinking the mighty Coke from an early age. Seeing a youngster wandering around in a fresh white diaper and taking a slug of the dark drink from...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) Gifts for 'Modern Family' fans: 1 of 1

What do you get that person on your shopping list who is absolutely obsessed with Modern Family? Now in its second season on ABC, the catchy sitcom has developed an dedicated following of fans who can't wait for their weekly fix of this hilarious ensemble cast. This refreshingly witty and well-written situation c...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Weird travel stories: 42 of 70

The worst part of traveling for me is the thought being part of that most unlikable people known as tourists. No matter where I go or for how long, I just can't shake the thought that, for the duration of my trip, I am now part of the bermuda shorts and straw hat crowd. Every time I pass a window or a mirror and see my middl...
Jobs & Careers > Managing Your Career (Other) Do you hate your job?: 44 of 51

No, I don't hate my job. What a ridiculous question. I mean, just think about it for a minute from my point of view. My job pays for my house, my food, my health insurance, college education for my kids (a few years from now). My work is how I spend the majority of my waking hours and my job is where I interact with most of ...
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Get that raise: Negotiation tips for the timid: 13 of 15

Think you deserve a raise but are afraid to ask? Like many people, you may be feeling a little timid about asking for more money. After all, what if your boss says no, won't that affect your relationship? It's easy to let worry and doubt turn your insides into a knot. Studies have shown that asking for a raise is harder than...