Issues and Ideas

Learn about important issues facing America and discover the innovative products, people, ideas and stories that make our nation great.

Quick Study: Air Traffic Control How does air traffic control work? RD takes a look at the history of controllers and how flights get delayed.

Special Report: FDA in Crisis Is America's consumer watchdog understaffed, overburdened, ethically challenged or merely misunderstood?

4+ Ways of Looking at Bridge The story behind bridges that span India, France, Peru, and Minneapolis.

Fuel Efficiency Politics Our cars should go farther now—and with fewer fill ups. Is the road to hell paved with politicians?

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1 Escape From Burma
The world's longest-running civil war has forced 400,000 refugees into neighboring Thailand. But Thailand has had enough. Now 80,000 Burmese -- including two girls who've endured the unimaginable -- are headed for the U.S.
2 Iraqi Militants Becoming Citizens
Major General Doug Stone is trying to turn jailed Iraqi militants into citizens. Call him a do-gooder, but guess what? It's working.
3 Special Report: The Dangers of Teen Driving
Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of teens. It's time to take action.

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1Universal Health Care: The Diagnosis
Massachusetts put into practice the health care solution everyone is arguing about. Here's how it works and what it means for the rest of us.
24 Ways of Looking at Breakfast
A closer look at the day's most important meal.
318 Big Ideas to Fix Health Care Now
Our team interviewed dozens of experts dedicated to making America (and its health care system) healthier. Here, the best examples and how to make it happen.
4The Complete List of Action Plan Websites
Action plan websites for making American (and its health care system) healthier.

Peace

Here is the amazing story of how a sign of protest became the world's greatest symbol for peace.

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