Journalists are vital to the health of a free nation. #firstamendnent #freepress

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Democrats wildly over-estimate the percentage of Republicans who make over 250k a year (estimated: 44%; actual: 2%).  Republicans are almost as bad when it comes to predicting the percentage of Democrats who are LBG (estimated: 38%; actual: 6%) and atheist/agnostic (estimated: 36%; actual: 9%). Both groups were a little closer to the mark when asked…

Journalists play a vital role in a democracy. That sometimes includes serving the public by publishing facts and analysis that powerful people would rather stay secret. The free press matters. #heros

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The spoils.

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Small child propped on her elbows, using laptop computer.

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