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162 Questions

Do governments deliberately time unpopular policies or announcements to when the population is distracted?

Why is Japan more revisionist about its World War II era actions than Germany?

Why does the United States call Japan an ally?

What is the rationale for foreign interference in a democratic election being intrinsically bad?

Have pollsters examined the possibility of a “shy Tory factor” in the 2016 presidential election?

Is the Republican Party forced to support whoever wins the presidential primary?

Why is ISIS taking hostages?

Do far-right parties get a disproportionate amount of media coverage, and why?

Has Donald Trump indicated his opinion on non-Muslim, non-Christian refugees?

Do any countries other than Iceland ban male circumcision?

What do “adhering” and “aid and comfort” mean in the context of the United States treason?

Are Pastafarians trying to undermine religious exemptions for identity photos?

Why hasn't North Korea adopted a market economy?

What do Americans nowadays think about WWII internment?

Is polling about fringe beliefs reliable?

Has the Labour party always had this level of problems with anti-semitism?

Why does the 2017 referendum have strong support outside of Turkey?

In the US, is it common for people to be elected to high positions without previous political experience?

Are Japan's neighbours opposed to a US apology for Hiroshima?

Why does the US still have military bases in Japan and South Korea?

Is there a term for a test or requirement given in bad faith?

Is opposition to vaccination correlated with other political beliefs?

Why does the US usually send African-American ambassadors to African countries?

Has the US government provided details on plans to deal with AIDS and childhood cancer?

Is it normal for the German government to only release a partial name?

Why have markets reacted well to the first round of the French presidential election?

Has Angela Merkel criticised travel bans on Israelis?

What does Islamic State offer that Saudi Arabia doesn't?

Has the UK prosecuted or attempted to prosecute individuals other than Assange for jumping bail?

What is the political orientation of those banning “To Kill A Mockingbird” and similar literature?