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Recall Vote Throws Wrench in Colorado’s Liberal Shift
A historic vote sends a message to gun control advocates that the West still has a wild streak
Teenager Killed by Remote Control Helicopter
Police suspect the 19-year-old was struck by the flyer’s blade
Red State, Blue State, Old State, New State: ‘Northern Colorado’ Tries to Secede
A new secession movement driven by political tension in Colorado probably won’t work, but the idea, which has a long history in the United States, isn’t so far-fetched
Lawsuits Take Aim at North Carolina’s Voting Law
Legal challenges threaten to derail a tough new law
Weighing Governor’s Bid, Wendy Davis Feels the August Heat
Conservative barbs, political maneuvering and the daunting prospect of running as a Democrat in Texas are enough to make anyone sweat in their pink Mizunos
Thank Republicans for Gay Marriage in Minnesota
A GOP effort to ban same-sex marriage led to a gay rights milestone
The Fight Over Keeping Austin Weird
Is the hippest city in Texas selling out its oddball charm?
L.A.’s Villaraigosa Leaves Office Popular, Accomplished—And Patting His Own Back
The city’s first Hispanic mayor in modern times made progress on transportation, energy and public safety during a debilitating economic downturn. What will he do next?
In the Heartland, Supply-Side is Yellow Brick Road
Arthur Laffer’s supply-side magic hits Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.
Will High Marijuana Taxes Encourage Black Markets?
The cannabis industry is an easy target for legislatures to saddle with heavy taxes.
Why Illinois is Going Bankrupt
Squeezy the Pension Python has its grip around the Land of Lincoln.
A State Divided: As Washington Becomes More Liberal, Republicans Push Back
New liberal laws and a new senate coalition illustrate the stark east-west divide in Washington state