theatlantic:

The Very Real History Behind the Crazy Politics of ‘House of Cards’

The Netflix series may not be a totally accurate representation of Washington, but a decent number of its more outlandish moments are uncomfortably similar to real life.

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Overall, teen birthrates remain highest in America’s most religious, politically conservative and blue-collar states.

The Atlantic (via climateadaptation)

“Abstinence is the most effective way to avoid pregnancy” <— say what now?