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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Shouldn't Be News But Probably Is

Talking Points Memo - Princeton Study: U.S. No Longer An Actual Democracy
Using data drawn from over 1,800 different policy initiatives from 1981 to 2002, the two conclude that rich, well-connected individuals on the political scene now steer the direction of the country, regardless of or even against the will of the majority of voters. 
Surprised? Jimmy Carter has some thoughts on the subject, too.

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