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This week sees President Obama’s key domestic achievement on trial. In a particularly American expression of democracy, the Affordable Care Act, or what opponents call “Obamacare” is not being put before the electorate.

Supporters of Obama's healthcare plan rally outside the Supreme Court (EPA)

Supporters of Obama's healthcare plan rally outside the Supreme Court (EPA)

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Teenage death reopens race debate

20 March 2012 | 9:00 - By Matthew Hall

The shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Florida by a vigilante has opened up a hot debate about race.

A senior pastor at St. James AME Church leads people in a prayer at the Titusville Courthouse in Florida. (AAP)

A senior pastor at St. James AME Church leads people in a prayer at the Titusville Courthouse in Florida. (AAP)

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The man of the rich

13 March 2012 | 8:02 - By Matthew Hall

America runs on statistics. It could even be said that Americans can’t function without them.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney presses the flesh during a campaign stop in Alabama. (AP)

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney presses the flesh during a campaign stop in Alabama. (AP)

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Is America going up in flames?

06 March 2012 | 7:51 - By Matthew Hall

So we’ve now learned that it is, after all, possible for things to get even more ridiculous.

University law student Sandra Fluke (left) speaks about her stand on contraception coverage which prompted shock jock Rush Limbaugh to deride her as a 'slut' (AP)

University law student Sandra Fluke (left) speaks about her stand on contraception coverage which prompted shock jock Rush Limbaugh to deride her as a 'slut' (AP)

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Matthew Hall New York-based writer Matthew Hall has chased fugitives across Texas, been shot in outback Australia and has lunched with Liza Minnelli.

 
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