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Jay Tolson
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The 10 Worst Presidents

Not all U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House.

Dec. 31, 2014

Worst Presidents: Introduction

Who are the worst presidents?

Dec. 17, 2014

Steven Spielberg, Filmmaker

He addresses important issues on the big screen and through his philanthropy.

Nov. 19, 2008

McCain and Obama: How They Speak to Voters

The ability to inspire through the spoken word is an important presidential attribute.

Oct. 22, 2008

The Evangelical Vote: How Big Is It Really?

Polling data are muddled by issues of how to define this key voting bloc.

Sept. 24, 2008

Sarah Palin Sparks Revival of the Culture War

Along with the economic concerns, voters split over so-called values issues.

Sept. 23, 2008

Palin Pick Reignites the Culture Wars

But in stoking passions about wedge issues, McCain may jeopardize his appeal to independents.

Sept. 9, 2008

A Digital Dumbing Down?

The lively debate over the intellectual impact of digital culture.

Aug. 28, 2008

Churches Should Stay Out of Politics

A slight majority of people believe religious institutions should stop speaking out on political issues

Aug. 21, 2008

Paying Attention to the "Other Islam"

The moderate voices of the Sufi tradition

Aug. 20, 2008

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