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Disarming mentally ill won't stop violence: Your Say

Disarming mentally ill won't stop violence: Your SayAlthough a gun restraining order probably would not have stopped the shooting at a Washington state high school last week, it could prevent others, an editorial argued.
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Students in the First Person: Why raise the minimum wage?

Students in the First Person: Why raise the minimum wage?Three students tell us why they care about minimum wage increases this midterm election.
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Ebola quarantine, NSA reform: Second look

Ebola quarantine, NSA reform: Second lookNew views on week's top talkers
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Be careful what you wish for, GOP: Column

Be careful what you wish for, GOP: ColumnControl of Congress comes with history of intraparty squabbles.
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Why election is not about the Senate: Our view

Why election is not about the Senate: Our viewBigger story line can be found in the governor races.
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YouToon: It's time to vote!

YouToon: It's time to vote!Help us pick this month's winner. Voting ends noon Oct. 31.
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What is the origin of the Ebola virus? Ask USA TODAY

What is the origin of the Ebola virus? Ask USA TODAYNation Now reporter Jolie Lee answers a reader question about the origins of Ebola. Have a question of your own? Ask us using #askusatoday on Twitter, or e-mail askusatoday@usatoday.com.
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Beware revenge porn laws: Column

Beware revenge porn laws: ColumnSome are overly broad or imprecise, bumping up against free speech rights.
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Some exchange patients can't find doctor: #tellusatoday

Some exchange patients can't find doctor: #tellusatodaySome people who used Obamacare exchanges have health insurance but no doctor.
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Wait a sec, Congress actually cut spending? Column

Wait a sec, Congress actually cut spending? ColumnBut I've been teaching that's impossible.
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Parents, take your kids seriously: Column

Parents, take your kids seriously: ColumnIn a world that is often scary, I try to answer my kids' questions honestly and factually.
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Midterm not a 'Seinfeld Election': Other views

Midterm not a 'Seinfeld Election': Other viewsWhat people are saying about Nov. 4.
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Attacks against 'Obamacare' are outdated: Column

Attacks against 'Obamacare' are outdated: ColumnThe Affordable Care Act is working, Republicans would be smart to find a new uniting issue.
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Police use of force threatens democracy: Your Say

Police use of force threatens democracy: Your SayTwo dozen police officers and an armored vehicle sent to seize property in Wisconsin has rekindled the debate over the militarization of police.
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Big money in judicial races corrupts courts: Our view

Big money in judicial races corrupts courts: Our viewMoney spent on judicial elections makes it look like justice is for sale to the highest bidder.
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Voting for judges serves democracy: Opposing view

Voting for judges serves democracy: Opposing viewGiving people a meaningful choice and power in an open process engages the electorate.
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Kirsten Powers: No such thing as an easy win for GOP

Kirsten Powers: No such thing as an easy win for GOPThe landscape is built for a Republican sweep, but many states are too close to call.
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Hooray for a Happy Halloween: Column

Hooray for a Happy Halloween: ColumnWe need more holidays that relieve the stress for kids and adults - even for a day.
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Punchlines: Overblown Ebola fears

Punchlines: Overblown Ebola fearsThe late-night comics on the latest Ebola news (and silly fears)
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Erskine Bowles: Urgency of federal deficit remains

Erskine Bowles: Urgency of federal deficit remainsThe recent decline in the budget deficit can't distract us from real structural and tax reforms.
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To stop Ebola, use mandatory quarantine: #tellusatoday

To stop Ebola, use mandatory quarantine: #tellusatodayThose working with Ebola patients should keep safety of U.S. in mind, readers say.
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USAID chief: We will stop Ebola in West Africa

USAID chief: We will stop Ebola in West AfricaInnovation is key in overcoming this terrible disease.
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Is gay marriage a certainty nationwide? Your Say

Is gay marriage a certainty nationwide? Your SayFormer solicitor general Ted Olson said same-sex marriage is beyond "point of no return."
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Hasty quarantine adds to Ebola problems: Our view

Hasty quarantine adds to Ebola problems: Our viewPossibly deterring health workers from going to West Africa will slow containment.
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Wickham: Rich dump citizenship to dodge taxes

Wickham: Rich dump citizenship to dodge taxesAfter enriching themselves here and enjoying U.S. benefits, the greedy exit our shores.
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How we 'won' in Vietnam, but are losing at home: Column

How we 'won' in Vietnam, but are losing at home: ColumnSpecial interests weigh down America's economy, while Vietnam's young capitalism booms.
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What makes the Caribbean water the beautiful color it is? Ask USA TODAY

What makes the Caribbean water the beautiful color it is? Ask USA TODAYReporter Elizabeth Weise answers a reader question about what makes the Caribbean waters so blue. Have a question of your own? Ask us using #askusatoday on Twitter, or e-mail askusatoday@usatoday.com.
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