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Reuters Barney Frank: 'The NRA Is the Model' for Gay Marriage
One of the first openly gay members of Congress reflects on progress for LBGT rights in Washington.
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Jason Lee/Reuters Will China Really Become the World's Greatest Power? Don't Bet On It
On the eve of an important political conference, the country faces a set of financial, political, and environmental challenges that could end its rise and possibly lead to the collapse of Communist Party rule.
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National Journal The Cajun Comeback
Eight years after Katrina, New Orleans is finding new ways to address old problems. Scenes from a turnaround.
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National Journal Can a 'Moneyball' Approach Turn Around New Orleans Schools?
Scores are rising as teachers track data and look for patterns to improve classroom learning.
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National Journal The Hollywood Jobs Program
Tax credits, cheap skilled labor, and a lower cost of living make filming in New Orleans very attractive for movie studios. But is it a good deal for the state?
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National Journal The New Orleans Restaurant That Offers a Life-Changing Experience
Café Reconcile brings at-risk teens into the workforce — and serves the best red jambalaya in town.
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National Journal How New Orleans Pulled Off an Economic Miracle
A conversation with Mayor Mitch Landrieu on why his city is now a magnet for traditional businesses and startups alike.
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Beyond Our Reach: Why We've Failed in the Middle East
Realpolitik hasn't worked; neither has idealism. It's time to scale back our ambitions.
