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RAND Review: Politics and Government in the United States

In This Issue (Volume 36, Number 2: Fall 2012)

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Voters wait to cast ballots.

Cover Story

Farsighted Leadership in a Shortsighted World: Looking Beyond the 2012 U.S. Election

By Michael D. Rich

Our cover story explores nine key issues for the 2012 U.S. presidential election: income inequality, health care costs, immigration reform, energy options, education, al Qaeda, Iraq, democratization in the Middle East, and China. RAND president Michael Rich introduces the series, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking for effective leadership. In the essays that follow, RAND experts describe President Barack Obama’s record and Governor Mitt Romney’s position on each issue before giving their own opinions.

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Check, Please

Many single entrées at U.S. chain restaurants serve up masses of calories, fat, and sodium. This infographic breaks down just how bad a full meal can be.

Common Ground

Raising the Bar: An Interview with California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye

California’s 28th chief justice discusses the importance of collaborative courts, her efforts to help the judiciary deal with the state’s budget crisis, and the importance of civics education.