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The UN High-level Meeting of Youth attendees reflect on young people's disillusionment with today's political culture.

History shows that presidents perform best when the pressure of re-election is on the horizon.

Gay couples should have the same marriage rights as heterosexual couples. Alienating such a large group of citizens runs counter to American ideals of tolerance and inclusion.

The Federal Election Commission's decision to approve Stephen Colbert's PAC sets a dangerous precedent.

The end of the shuttle program has ushered in a new era of American space exploration, requiring NASA to take on a new and more peripheral role.

Views are still mixed about the controversial religious center built in the shadow of the World Trade Center.

Ander Breivik's Norway massacre highlights the dangerous influence of extremist right-wing groups, especially prevalent in Germany, that have been building a following in poor communities.

The Iraqi youth hold the key to bringing stability to the country, but only if they can come together to make it happen.

The Lord of the Rings describes a world of complex and varied political and social structures. It is up to the reader to judge their respective merits.