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Will Democratic plans to extend this year's reduction in the payroll tax rate hand the GOP a long-term weapon to use in trying to undermine the program?

No, the Constitution still doesn't say that equality of rights shall not be denied by the U.S. or by any state on account of sex.

Several aspects of everyday medical interactions commonly seen as mere inconveniences actually harm patients psychologically and emotionally. Long wait times, rushed appointments, and the failure of doctors to be forthcoming with important information lead patients to feel devalued, overlooked, frustrated, and "disrespected."

While increasing attention has been paid to the economic effects of underemployment, the psychological consequences have been largely ignored even though they can be profoundly negative.

In BCG report, cost — not national allegiance or societal concerns — is the only value to consider in deciding where to locate and invest.

What do 84.4 million acres of national parks have in common with a B-2 bomber? The annual appropriation for the parks is about the same as that bomber’s life-cycle cost. The result is a National Park Service that is understaffed, under-resourced, and often unable to imagine the park system that would help fulfill America’s best vision of itself.

Despite innovative training at some medical schools, overall it still seems to be awfully difficult.

A range of experts found lessons in the Danish model, and agreed that the unwillingness of the American officials to look abroad has narrowed the discussion of policy options in the U.S.

An interconnected network of social institutions in Denmark reinforces a conception of citizenship rooted in collectivity, trust, and civic-mindedness.

Danish policy-makers have made a conscious decision not to rely on low-wage labor.

Public policy choices are both the building blocks and the reflection of the kind of society in which people want to live: “It’s obvious that in Denmark, both the public and business leaders regard the state as a partner,” said Stine Bosse, who until recently served as the group CEO of TrygVesta, Denmark’s largest insurance company. “A strong state is not just something you have to live with…it’s something we reckon is pretty important, a positive thing for business.”

The first installment in Remapping Debate's new series on how different Danish choices are from those being made in the U.S.