Tim Skillern
I am the director of news-editorial for Yahoo! Contributor Network on Yahoo! News. Before that, I was a videographer, copy editor and/or sportswriter for the Rocky Mountain News, the Boulder Daily Camera and the Austin American-Statesman. Long before that, I was a generalized peon at the Wendy s on Union Boulevard in Lakewood, Colo.
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Christie vs. Booker: Battle for New Jersey's Most Beloved PoliticianEven when you’re arguably America’s most recognizable governor, sharing center stage with another politician from your state can be grating.
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In Exiting, Michele Bachmann Remains Polarizing, Even to Her ConstituentsRep. Michele Bachmann, the U.S. representative of Minnesota's 6th congressional district and erstwhile presidential candidate, said this morning she will not seek re-election. Yahoo reached out to her constituents for their reactions.
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'A Cheat is a Cheat' and Other Readers' Stories of InfidelityTV evangelist Pat Robertson caused a stir this month when he told a female caller on "The 700 Club," who had been cheated on by her husband, that she should "stop talking about the cheating" and focus on why she's likely at fault for his infidelity.
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New Yorkers Weigh Anthony Weiner's Bid for Political SalvationFormer New York Rep. Anthony Weiner, who infamously fled Congress after his sexting and Twitter scandals two years ago, told New Yorkers this week he wants to be their next mayor.
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South Carolina's U.S. House Election a 'Hold My Nose' Affair for Many VotersYahoo News asked South Carolina voters in the state’s first U.S. House district to share whom they're backing in Tuesday's election -- Mark Sanford or Elizabeth Colbert Busch, or if they're abstaining. Here are select perspectives we published.
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Wars, Economy and Environment Cloud Voters' Views on Bush's LegacyYahoo News asked voters to consider President George W. Bush's legacy as his presidential library opens Thursday in Dallas. Here are some selected perspectives and tweets we received.
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Young 'Little-L' Libertarians Choose Principle Over PowerGauging the clout of libertarian politics in the United States depends a great deal on whether you capitalize the letter “L.”
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Gay Marriage, Abortion, Guns, Immigration Pepper Our Rich Cultural BattlegroundAs the Supreme Court riveted our focus this week to gay marriage -- one of the country’s favorite cultural polemics -- arguments over gun control and illegal immigration dominated national discussion earlier this year.
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Guilt, Shame and Stubbornness: What Adults Feel While Texting and DrivingYahoo News asked adults who say they text (or email or play Words With Friends) while driving to share brief personal anecdotes of a recent experience. Most wrote about incidents that made them reconsider their habits.
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Conservative Voters on Gay Marriage: Embrace It and Move Forward? Or Stick to Principles?Ahead of next week’s court arguments, Yahoo News asked conservatives and Republican voters to tell us whether their party should abandon the opposition to gay marriage or stick to its principles and platform. Here’s a sampling we received overnight.
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American Catholics on Francis I: Not a Rock Star, the New Pope Focuses on HumilityYahoo News asked American Catholics to react to the news that Jorge Mario Bergoglio has been chosen as the next pope, Francis I. In their own words, here are excerpts from what they shared with us.
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Sen. Ashley Judd? Kentucky Voters Ponder a Judd Vs. Mitch McConnell Senate BoutThe 2014 midterm election is just 20 months away, so it’s never too early to start sparring with the opposition.
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American Catholics on Next Pope: Keep Traditions or Modernize the Church?As Pope Benedict XVI resigns on Thursday, Yahoo News asked American Catholics: What do they want in the next pope? What would they like him to focus on? Should he emphasize past policies and teachings, or should he usher in a more modern era?
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The Reader Response: Feedback for Obama on Economy, Gun, Climate and MoreSen. Marco Rubio had his chance. Now it’s our readers’ turn to respond to specifics from Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. We plucked five pertinent and meaningful quotes from the president’s speech and asked readers to react.
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Readers on Rubio's Response: 'Refreshing,' 'Dishonest,' 'Nerve-Ridden'Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., delivered the GOP’s rebuttal to President Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Yahoo News asked readers to respond to Sen. Rubio’s response, and here are selected excerpts from reactions they shared.
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Readers on SOTU: Obama's Address was 'Lofty,' 'Forward-Thinking,' 'Disingenuous'Guns. Jobs. Energy. Technology. Climate. Education. Transportation. President Barack Obama touched on these issues and more during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. What did viewers think? Yahoo asked them for their quick-hit responses.
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Ohioans Mixed on John Kasich's Medicaid PlanGov. John Kasich announced Monday he wants to expand Ohio’s Medicaid program with federal dollars, much to the chagrin of conservatives who had hoped he would have rebuffed a portion of Obamacare.
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Scouts React to Possible Inclusion of Gay Members, LeadersYahoo News asked former Boy Scouts, current leaders and scouting families to react to Monday's news that the Boy Scouts of America is considering removing its ban on gay members and leaders. In their own words, here are excerpts from opinions they shared.Also published on:
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Readers on Immigration Proposal: Ambiguous, Refreshing and Better Than NothingYahoo News invited readers to react to the immigration plan unveiled by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. Here are excerpts from thoughts they shared on Monday.
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Women Veterans on Combat: Mostly Support, but Wariness, TooThe Pentagon on Thursday announced that it is removing its prohibition on women in combat, with Defense Secretary Leon Panetta saying the decision will strengthen the military and reflect the desire of female soldiers to serve in the same roles as men.
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Veterans on Chuck Hagel: Address Benefits, Waste and Reasons for CombatChuck Hagel, whom President Barack Obama nominated to be his next defense secretary, has drawn complaints from a handful of Republican senators ahead of his confirmation hearings next week.
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Universal Background Checks? Agreed, but Other Gun-Control Orders Get Mixed ReviewsThe White House on Wednesday unveiled 23 executive orders geared toward decreasing gun violence in the United States. Yahoo News asked readers, many of them gun owners, for reaction to President Obama's plan. Here are excerpts from perspectives they shareAlso published on:
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Universal Background Checks? Agreed, but Other Gun-Control Orders Get Mixed ReviewsThe White House on Wednesday unveiled 23 executive orders geared toward decreasing gun violence in the United States. Yahoo News asked readers, many of them gun owners, for reaction to President Obama’s plan. Here are excerpts from perspectives they share
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Gun Owners on Gun Violence: Education, Enforcement, but Not Fewer GunsThis week, Yahoo News asked gun owners how they’d specifically address gun-related violence. We received a variety of suggestions—focus on the mentally ill, educate more and increase gun ownership—but, perhaps not surprisingly, not one advocated for fewer
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Boehner's Constituents Mixed on Speaker's Fiscal Cliff PerformanceYahoo News asked constituents in John Boehner's congressional district—Ohio’s 8th—to weigh in on the representative’s performance during the fiscal cliff negotiations and as House Speaker. Here are excerpts we received from voters this morning.
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Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Winners, Losers and Those in BetweenThe ink was still wet on Congress’ fiscal-cliff fix Wednesday morning when Americans started lumping themselves into the winners and losers circles.
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Veterans Remember Schwarzkopf as a True 'Soldier's General'Yahoo News asked U.S. military veterans for their appreciations of Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, who died Thursday at 78. Here are some excerpts from what they wrote on Friday.
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Doomsday Goals: Love, Peace and Jeans that FitWhat do we want to address personally in our lives? What would we like humanity to accomplish? What advice do we have for our fellow survivors, should the world meet a near-total demise tomorrow or any other day?
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Second-Guessing Time Magazine's Person of the Year for 2012Time magazine named President Barack Obama its Person of the Year for 2012. Is there someone—or something—more deserving? Yahoo News asked readers and contributors for their alternate picks. Here’s a sampling we received on Wednesday morning.
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A Talk About Violence and Death: How Parents Spoke to Their Children About NewtownParents across the country soaked in the news of Friday’s shootings in Newtown to return home to their own children--many the same ages as the victims--to talk frankly about the tragedy. Yahoo News asked parents to share some of those conversations.
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'Tears Today in Connecticut': Residents React to Newtown School ShootingConnecticut residents react to Friday's mass shooting in Newtown, Conn.
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Principles or Pragmatism: Which Republican Party Are Voters Backing?If Republicans are split and fighting among themselves, how are their constituents -- the voters who elected them to office -- coping?
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Would Voters Penalize Politicians for Breaking with Grover Norquist?Yahoo News asked Americans who live in Norquist districts (read the full list for the 113th Congress) if they would penalize a politician at the voting both should he or she break from Norquist.
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'Let's Find a Way to Safe Ground Now': Our Worst Fiscal Cliff FearsIf Democrats and Republicans can’t forge a deal to avoid the so-called “fiscal cliff” come January, millions of Americans will undoubtedly suffer financially due to congressional inaction.
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From Voters, the Next Steps, Strategies for a Post-2012 GOPAfter the Republican Party was denied its bid for the White House and lost two Senate seats to Democrats, Yahoo! asked voters what they'd like the GOP to focus on in the next two to four years. In their own words, here are suggestions voters offered on Fr
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Relationships Soured by Politics Are Worth Saving, These Voters Say“The end of the presidential election is a wonderful thing for my relationship,” Cheryl Anne Molle says.
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From Voters, a Wish-List for Obama's Second TermWith the election behind us, Yahoo! News asked voters from across the political spectrum to look ahead and share what they want the president to tackle in his second term. In their own words, here are wish-lists voters offered on Wednesday.
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Voters' Election Day Observations, PhotosIn some polling locations across the country, long lines and drama is greeting some voters. Others are having an easier time casting their ballots.
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Share Your Election Photos with Yahoo! NewsAs Tuesday approaches, Yahoo! News is inviting readers to share their last-minute observations of the 2012 election. What are you seeing and hearing in your communities, neighborhoods and across your state?
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Gratitude Beyond Words: Breast Cancer Patients Thank the People in Their Lives“Turns out, I married Superman,” Lynda Altman says. Indeed, Altman needed a hero. She found one in her husband, Howard.
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Florida Seniors Agree on Social Safety Net's Importance, Spar Over CandidateVoters 65 and older represent more than 22 percent of Florida’s voting-age population—the highest percentage of any state. And as Medicare and Social Security play large roles in how swing states sway on Election Day, these residents undoubtedly shape the
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Voters: In Role Reversal, Obama More Aggressive, Romney PassiveYahoo News asked voters for their quick-hit reaction to the third presidential debate between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. Here is a roundup of their thoughts from Monday night.
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Remembering, Appreciating George McGovernOn Sunday, Yahoo News asked Americans for their memories and appreciations of George McGovern, the former presidential candidate and anti-war advocate, who died Sunday at 90. Here are excerpts from submissions we received.
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‘I Love You Even If You Are a Liberal’If you think love and marriage is hard, try love and politics. That’s the challenge Margaret Brogan Eastham offers couples who luckily see eye-to-eye on the presidential election.
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Voters: Second Debate Featured a Pulse, and More Tension and EnergyYahoo News asked voters for their quick-hit reaction to the second presidential debate between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. Here is a roundup of their thoughts.
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Voters React to 'Feisty,' 'Aggressive' VP DebateYahoo News asked voters for their quick-hit reaction to the vice-presidential debate between Paul Ryan and Joe Biden. Here is a roundup of their thoughts.
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Virginia’s Military Families Will Play Large Role on Election DayTo Air Force veteran Mitch Biggs, Obama has misstepped in military-heavy Virginia. “President Obama is a great campaigner, not a great commander,” Biggs writes in a first-person account for Yahoo News.
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Panicked? Overconfident? How Are Voters' Nerves with Four Weeks to Go?Yahoo News asked voters across the country to share whom they’re supporting and how they’re handling their own nerves just four weeks until Election Day. Here are excerpts from some responses we received.
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Ohio Autoworkers' Stories Reflect Obama-Romney Dead HeatAs Ohio carries its status of a swing-state darling down the stretch run of the campaign, Yahoo News asked residents to share their thoughts, via email, about the presidential race and the auto bailouts, and how these issues relate to their lives.
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Happy 50th, Mr. Bond: Fans Pay TributeThe James Bond film franchise turns 50 on Friday, marking a half century since "Dr. No" was released in the UK on Oct. 5, 1962. Yahoo News asked fans to share their favorite elements of the Bond universe. Here are excerpts from what they wrote this week.
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Voters' Reaction to First Presidential DebateYahoo News asked voters for their quick-hit reaction to the first presidential debate between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. Here is a roundup of their thoughts.
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Ohio Auto Workers: How Does the Industry Affect Your Vote?To gauge how Ohio autoworkers, their families and residents who are reliant on the industry, Yahoo News is asking them to share their stories and perspectives on the 2012 campaign.
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As the Compact Disc Turns 30, Recalling Our First CDsWhether we’re early adherents of the compact disc (anyone here buy Billy Joel’s “52nd Street,” the first music CD ever made, in 1982?) or a late entries (someone admitted their first disc was the soundtrack to the 1998 “Pokemon” movie)...
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Does a Nuclear Iran Influence Voters in the Presidential Campaign?While Barack Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly and Mitt Romney attacked the president’s remarks, Yahoo News asked voters how Iranian nukes influence, if at all, their November votes. Here are excerpts from what some wrote Tuesday mornin
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'Nothing New Offered': '60 Minutes' Interviews Leave Some Voters Still Unsure"The devil's in the details," CBS’ Scott Pelley reminded Mitt Romney during a discussion of taxes and the economy in a “60 Minutes” interview that aired Sunday night.
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Voters: Warm and Caring is Great, but Where Are the Jobs?For all the warm fuzzies generated by President Obama’s Thursday night address, Friday morning’s job figures paint a cold picture.
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Voters React to President Obama's Speech: 'Heartfelt' or 'Disappointing'?Yahoo! News asked voters to share their reactions to Barack Obama’s address at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday. In their own words, here are perspectives from voters across the nation.
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Undecided Voters Still Hunting for More Insight into Romney, ObamaBrooks, along with a group of undecided voters, is writing for Yahoo News about her presidential pick. Over the next 60 days, they’re detailing how the campaign is coloring their choices. Here's a look at how other undecided voters are feeling.
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Voters on Bill Clinton's Speech: Former President Backs Obama with AplombYahoo! News asked voters to share their reactions to Bill Clinton's address at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. In their own words, here are perspectives from voters across the nation.
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Voters React to Michelle Obama's 'Personal,' 'Real' SpeechYahoo! News asked voters to share their reactions to Michelle Obama’s address at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. In their own words, here are perspectives from voters across the nation.
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'Forward-Thinking': Voters Respond to Mitt Romney's Convention AddressYahoo! News asked voters to share their reactions to Mitt Romney’s address at the Republican National Convention on Thursday. In their own words, here are perspectives from voters across the nation.
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Voters React to Ryan's Speech: Charming and Witty or Smug and Deceptive?Yahoo! News asked voters to share their reactions to Paul Ryan's address at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. In their own words, here are perspectives from voters across the nation.
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Voters on Christie Address: Likable, Honest but Lacking Romney FocusYahoo! News asked voters to share their reactions to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's keynote address at the Republican National Convention. Here are perspectives from voters across the nation.
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Todd Akin's 'Legitimate Rape' Comments Perplex Missouri VotersYahoo! News asked Missouri voters to share how Senate candidate Todd Akin’s comment about “legitimate rape” is affecting their votes this fall. Here excerpts from what they wrote on Monday.
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Paul Ryan's Constituents: Right Pick for VP?Mitt Romney introduced Paul Ryan to the nation on Saturday. But the representative’s constituents, many who have known him for several congressional terms, are already familiar with his policies and politics. Yahoo! News asked voters who live in Wisconsin
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Republican Voters React to Paul Ryan PickNow that Mitt Romney has tapped Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his vice-presidential running mate, how do Republican voters across the nation feel? Yahoo! News asked some GOP voters to react Saturday morning. Here are excerpts from perspectives their shared.
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With Three Months to Go, Uncertainty Reigns for Undecided VotersWith three months to go in the election, Yahoo News polled undecided voters about their presidential leanings.
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Undecided Voters: Negative Ads Are -- Surprise! -- a Turn-OffThey’re Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, and they approve this message. But do voters?
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Scouts, Parents Mixed on Gay-Member PolicyThe views are diverse -- ranging from outrage to understanding to disappointment -- among former Scouts, parents of Scouts and Scoutmasters whom Yahoo! News asked to weigh in. Below are their perspectives, in their own words:
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Are GOP Voters Keen on Condi Rice? Portman, Rubio Also Draw VotesCondi, Condi, Condi. That’s all veepstakes aficionados are hearing -- this week, at least.
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Jesse Jackson's Constituents: Give the Congressman Some RoomYahoo! asked constituents of Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. to weigh in on the congressman’s health and, more importantly, his lengthy absence from office.
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'There is No Good Choice': Undecided Voters on Jobs Report, Obama and RomneyThe economy added just 80,000 jobs in June, leaving Barack Obama and Mitt Romney four more months of employment reports to tangle over before the November election.
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First-Person Impacts: How Obamacare Ruling Affects AmericansAmericans’ reaction to the Supreme Court’s 5-4 health care decision on Thursday is, like the court's ruling, a split and polarizing one. Yahoo! News asked readers to share their candid person stories and how the court’s ruling affects them.
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30 Birthday Wishes for Prince WilliamMake wish, Prince William. You turn 30 on Thursday. To celebrate the big 3-0, we asked commoners here across the pond to craft 30 birthday greetings, suggestions, salutations and heart’s desires -- all in 30 words or less.Also published on:
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American Families' Net Worth: For Many, It's Riches to RagsTo put some human faces to the figures, Yahoo! News asked Americans to share their financial picture from 2007 to today. To be sure, not everyone saw a decrease in net worth. Here are some excerpts from their stories.Also published on:
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Teachers Respond to Mitt Romney on Class SizeDoes a smaller classroom really translate to a better education for public school students?
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How Can Cities Keep College Graduates? Some Homegrown SolutionsSan Francisco is a hoarder -- of the enviable kind. The city by the bay lures and keeps an educated population: 43.4 percent of its adults had college degrees in 2010, among the highest in the nation.
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Facebook Boring? Who Has the Blahs and Who Says it Rocks?A Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday said 1 in 3 Americans on Facebook are spending less time on the site because it's boring, not relevant or not useful. But, anecdotally, what do some Facebook users say? Here's a sampling Yahoo! News collected this week
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Scott Walker Recall: Wisconsin Voters Explain Their VotesThe eleventh-hour polls before Tuesday’s recall election of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker show a splintered Badger State. Public Policy Polling on Sunday said Walker leads Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett by a slim 50-47 margin.
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Undecided Voters on May's Bad Job Numbers, UnemploymentMay's poor job numbers -- 69,000 jobs added and a bump up in unemployment to 8.2 percent -- fuels Mitt Romney’s claim that Barack Obama isn't mending the economy as quickly as Republicans and some Americans say he should.
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John Edwards Not-Guilty Verdict Sours North Carolina ResidentsYahoo! News asked North Carolinians for their quick-hit reactions to Thursday's not-guilty verdict in the John Edwards case. Here are a few residents’ perspectives.
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Memorial Day in Their Words: Reflections from Veterans, Servicemembers and Their FamiliesYahoo! News asked veterans, current servicemembers and their families to share their brief ruminations on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted. Here are their thoughts, in their words.Also published on:
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Voters on Joe Biden: Should He Stay or Go?Yahoo! News asked readers to briefly state the case for why President Obama should -- or shouldn't -- keep Joe Biden as his running mate. And if not Biden, who? Here's a sampling from Tuesday.Also published on:
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Readers' Photos of the Solar EclipseYahoo! News asked readers to snap photos of Sunday’s eclipse. From China to the West Coast to the Great Plains, here’s a sampling of their work.
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Best Stargazing Spots in the United StatesA lucky 6.6 million Americans, says Space.com, live in the path of this weekend’s annular eclipse, which means they’ll boast the best glimpses of the sun’s corona.
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Readers Remember Maurice Sendak, 'Where the Wild Things Are' and MoreMaurice Sendak fans shared this morning their most vivid memories of reading Sendak, and how his work molded their lives and is passed onto their children. Below are a few excerpts from readers' appreciations that were published on Yahoo! News.Also published on:
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Osama Bin Laden's Death and the Election: How Voters See ItA year after Osama bin Laden’s death, the focus isn’t on its international implications or revised terrorism strategy. It’s on politics and how voters might perceive Barack Obama or Mitt Romney vis-à-vis the demise of Terrorist No. 1.
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Afghan Abuse Photos: Military Veterans' TakesYahoo! News asked veterans of different conflicts and branches to weigh in. Some wrote that they had seen eerily similar situations during their tours. Here’s a sampling of their thoughts.
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Republican Voter Reaction: Santorum Suspends CampaignSad. Relieved. Dismayed. Worried. Proud. Those are some of the sentiments Rick Santorum supporters used Tuesday to describe the news that the second-place candidate would suspend his campaign.
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Wisconsin, Maryland Voters Still Mixed on GOP NomineeOn Tuesday, GOP voters will cast ballots for last time until April 24, starting a 21-day stretch that will provide Republicans with plenty of time to consider whether Mitt Romney is cementing his case as the “inevitable” candidate.
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Should Newt Gingrich Give Up? His Supporters DebateRepublican voters who back the third-place candidate -- the one-time but short-lived GOP frontrunner -- are torn about his campaign’s announcement that he’s cutting staff but remaining in the race.
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Is the Individual Mandate Fair or Constitutional? Readers Weigh InThe individual mandate is at the heart of the debate. And at the heart of health care are individuals. So we asked them: Do you support the individual mandate? Is it constitutional? Is it fair? Is it expensive? Below is a sampling of what they wrote.
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What Issues Swayed Alabama, Mississippi Voters?Social Security? Jobs? Afghanistan? Just plain beating Barack Obama in November? What is the one single issue that is swaying some voters?
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Share Your Super Tuesday Stories, Opinions and PhotosVoters in 10 Super Tuesday states will help decide which GOP presidential hopeful inches closer to the party’s nomination. Meanwhile, outside the voting booth, Yahoo! News is asking you to weigh in, too – by using your voice instead of the ballot box.
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Super Tuesday GOP Voters: Back Romney or Stick to PrinciplesDo Mitt Romney’s twin victories in Michigan and Arizona solidify GOP voters’ choices heading into Super Tuesday – the March 6 primary juggernaut that features 10 state contests?
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Naughty or Nice, Politicians Could Use a Few Christmas GiftsChristmas comes but once a year. Thankfully, for some voters, presidential elections are much less frequent. Still, as we’re mere days from the Jan. 3 Iowa caucus, our nation’s leaders could use a few valuable Christmas presents -- now more than ever.Also published on:
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Iowa Caucus Voters: No Clear FavoriteAsk Iowa voters about their favorite Republican presidential candidate – just one month from the Jan. 3 caucus – and you’ll hear many say they haven’t made up their minds.
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World AIDS Day: First-Person Experiences from HIV/AIDS CaregiversDec. 1 is World AIDS Day. Writers from Yahoo! Contributor Network who have cared for HIV/AIDS patients shared their thoughts about the disease, its victims and the continuing struggles against the pandemic. Below are some excerpts from their submissions.
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Eagles Among Turkeys: Politicians to Be Thankful ForYahoo! News asked voters across the country what politicians they’re thankful for this holiday season.
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A Year from 2012 Election, American Job-Seekers See Stagnancy, HopeThere are countless variations on the same theme: Zero luck in finding employment. Plenty of low-pay part-time work, but little hope for full-time gigs. Lots of jobs – just not in a job-seeker’s once-burgeoning field. -
Afghanistan Stories: Perspectives on War's True CostsYahoo! News asked readers and contributors, especially those directly affected by Afghanistan, to share their first-person perspectives. Here are some stories we’ve highlighted. -
Readers' Stories: How September 11 Changed UsHow did September 11 change you? That's the question Yahoo! is asking its contributors and readers as we approach the 10 years since the attacks on America.Also published on: -
Obama's Jobs Speech: What Americans Want to HearWhile jobless numbers illustrate the unemployment story, it's everyday Americans who put a human face on the statistics. Yahoo! News asked them: What should Obama talk about in his jobs speech to Congress?
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Obama's Jobs Speech: What Americans Want to HearJobless numbers illustrate one side of the story, but it's everyday Americans who put a human face to statistics. To get an idea of how they are coping with listless job market, Yahoo! News asked them: What should Obama talk about in his jobs speech to Congress?
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Share Your Story: How Has Sept. 11 Changed New York?Yahoo! is asking New York residents how Sept. 11 affected them and their perspective on the city: How were they changed personally? How has the city transformed? How is life different for residents of the city that never sleeps?
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'Scariest 30 Seconds of My Life' and Other Readers' Earthquake StoriesYahoo! News asked readers and members of the Yahoo! Contributor Network to write about their first-person experiences with the quake. A few are excerpted here. To share your story, sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network.
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Would You Re-Elect Your Representatives? Voters Are MixedIn spite of political bickering, giant triple-digit plummets in the markets and a roiled American constituency, it's not necessarily President Barack Obama who's getting hammered at the polls. It's Congress.
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Readers' Stories: Thank You, Space Shuttle, and FarewellAs the space shuttle program ends, we asked readers, contributors and NASA veterans to share their memories.Also published on: -
AIDS at 30: First-Person Experiences from HIV/AIDS CaregiversYahoo! Contributor Network writers who have cared for HIV/AIDS patients share their thoughts about the disease, its victims and the continuing struggles against the pandemic.Also published on:
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$5 gas? What would Americans do?Americans are feeling the pinch at the pump, and some fear the days of $5 gas will arrive soon.
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Viewers Share Favorite Royal Wedding MomentsCountless viewers watched Friday's royal wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton. We asked royal wedding enthusiasts and casual observers for their quick-hit reactions: What were their favorite moments?Also published on: -
Royal wedding viewing parties across the United StatesCan't afford that last-minute flight to London for Friday's royal wedding? Don't feel like watching William and Kate tie the knot via lonely webcast? Or, do you merely fancy a party '" no matter the occasion?
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Recession turns more American workers to the WebMore Americans are relying on the Web to weather rough patches in the still-downturn economy. At the Yahoo! Contributor Network, we asked readers and contributors to share their stories.Also published on:
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Stories of Contributors' Civil War AncestorsApril 12 marks the 150th anniversary of the Confederacy's attack on Fort Sumter that triggered the start of the U.S. Civil War. At the Yahoo! Contributor Network, we asked readers and contributors to write short pieces about their Civil War ancestors.Also published on: -
Royal Wedding RoundupFrom the costs of William and Kate's nuptials to royal weddings throughout history, here's an ongoing wrap of content written by Yahoo! Contributor Network writers about the upcoming wedding.
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2010 AC Election ContentAssociated Content Contributors were once again instrumental in providing in-depth election coverage from all corners of the country. Here's a sampling. -
Pick Your 2010 NCAA Bracket with Smart-Aleck Turtles and Al BundyHow should you pick your 2010 NCAA bracket? Here are six obvious -- but often overlooked -- methods. -
Avoid Keyword Problems and Awkward Writing in News StoriesWhen your Associated Content news story lands at the top of search results, it's likely to be seen by thousands of readers. That's why it's important we publish quality content. -
Selection Sunday 2009: NCAA Tournament Brackets and SeedsOn Selection Sunday 2009, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Memphis and North Carolina nabbed No. 1 seeds on the 2009 NCAA tournament bracket following tumultuous conference battles that knocked likely No. 1 seeds around. -
Text of President Barack Obama's Inaugural AddressFrom the Associated Press, the text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address on Tuesday, as prepared for delivery.
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Mike Shanahan Fired by Denver BroncosThe Denver Broncos on Tuesday fired longtime coach Mike Shanahan following an 8-8 season in which the Broncos blew a three-game lead and missed the playoffs.
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AC's 2008 Homepage Election CoverageNine Content Producers led AC's homepage election coverage, writing in 10 shifts from early Tuesday morning through late Wednesday evening about the 2008 presidential election and major state ballot issues. -
2008 Electoral Map PredictionsNavigating the 2008 presidential election and electoral map offers differing views, predictions and outcomes. Comparing 2004 with 2008 is telling.
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Full Text of Barack Obama's SpeechHere is the full text of Senator Barack Obama's speech Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention. -
DNC Stories, Photos, Videos from Associated ContentHere is a collection of DNC stories, videos and photo slide shows from Content Producers and delegates covering the 2008 Denver convention for Associated Content. -
Report: Joe Biden is Barack Obama's Vice Presidential Running MateDelaware Sen. Joe Biden has been chosen as the Democratic Party's vice presidential running mate. Speculation had focused on Biden, who unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination, for more than a week. -
Tim Russert Dies at 58Tim Russert, the longtime host of NBC's "Meet the Press," died of an apparent heart attack, his family said, according to various media reports.
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Ultimate Call for Content Winner and Runners-UpOut of nearly 1,000 submissions, Rodney Southern's story about survival skills for the American upper-middle class was picked as the winner of Associated Content's Ultimate Call for Content contest.
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Rodney Southern Wins Ultimate Call For ContentCapturing the economic anxiety of consumers everywhere, Rodney Southern won the $5,000 prize in Associated Content's "Ultimate Call for Content" contest, the company announced on Tuesday. -
The Ultimate Call for Content ContestEvery day, Content Producers at Associated Content have the opportunity to go beyond their own choice of what to publish and pick up one of our many Calls for Content. Today, they can claim a call that's their chance at $5,000.
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John Edwards Endorses Barack ObamaFormer Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards has endorsed front-runner Barack Obama.
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AC Live: Pennsylvania PrimaryFour AC Content Producers blogged about the Pennsylvania Primary starting Monday and continued into the late hours on Tuesday.
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Content Producers Remember Martin Luther King's AssassinationSome AC Content Producers remember April 4, 1968, with alarming clarity: the tension, anger, rioting and the assassination of Martin Luther King. Here are nine accounts from CPs who ranged in age from nine to 20.
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Movies Opening Super Bowl WeekendFor those not in the mood for another Super Bowl Sunday, movie theaters across the country can supply plenty of high-brow and brain-dead entertainment.
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Associated Content Reveals 2007 People's Media AwardsAssociated Content, the leading online platform for people who want to create content, named the winners of its 2007 People's Media Awards, distributing cash prizes and recognition to some of Associated Content's highest-performing Content Producers.
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Heath Ledger Found Dead, New York Police SayActor Heath Ledger has been found dead in his apartment, according to the New York Police Department and several news organizations, including CNN and the Associated Press.
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Associated Content Launches Site RedesignJust in time for the start of a new year, Associated Content unveiled a new look across its site on January 3, 2008, highlighting a cleaner design and more dynamic content display.
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2008 NFL First Round Draft OrderHere is a tentative look at the order of the 2008 NFL draft.
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List of Rumored Baseball Players on Mitchell ReportIn what might be the most-circulated e-mail of the year, the names of dozens of baseball players suspected of steroid use are moving from inbox to inbox on Thursday.
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A Holiday Lights Guide, Coast to CoastIt'd take Santa-like endurance to visit dozens of holiday light displays in every corner of America. We've got Santa one better.
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Oprah's 2007 List of Her Favorite ThingsHere is a list of Oprah's 2007 Favorite Things that she talked about on her show on Tuesday.
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Analysis: One Year Before the 2008 Presidential ElectionWhat can Ron Paul teach Rudy Giuliani about the 2008 presidential race? GOP frontrunners should pay more attention to the fringe candidates.
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Release Genarlow Wilson from Prison, Court SaysGenarlow Wilson, a Georgia teenager who was convicted of aggravated child molestation for consensual oral sex with a 15-year-old girl, will be released from prison, the state's Supreme Court ordered Friday in a 4-3 decision.
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Colorado Rockies World Series Tickets Only Available at ColoradoRockies.comRockies fans waiting since 1993 for a trip to the World Series will need to wait a bit longer -- until next Monday, Oct. 22 -- when World Series tickets will go on sale.
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Eva Longoria Sex Tape? More Likely a HoaxIs there an Eva Longoria sex tape on the Web? Photos and videos showing celebrities in compromising positions particularly without clothes are just about as scorching a topic on the Internet as it gets.
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Smashburger is GoodI was skeptical about Smashburger, a relatively new burger joint in Denver. In part, this is due to its location: Smashburger is in Glendale, commonly referred to as the Armpit of Denver. And online reviews of Smashburger didn't beg me to brave it, either.
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An Interview with Andrew Keen, Author of The Cult of the AmateurAuthor Andrew Keen says amateurs can't write whatever they want - especially on topics like Iraq - because their facts, expertise and judgment are suspect.
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Colorado State Capitol Staffer Recounts Fatal Shooting Outside Governor's OfficeAn employee in Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter's office heard six gun shots Monday afternoon after a man entered the State Capitol, waved a gun and said, "I am the emperor and I'm here to take over state government."
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Media Outlets Have a Different Take on Bush's Meeting with Putin in MaineThe BBC, the Associated Press, Reuters, USA Today and Al Jazeera covered the summit in Maine in slightly different ways.