Cheat Sheet - ‘Game of Thrones’ Explains D.C. Politics

Today: Pro-Russian Protesters in Ukraine Dream of Soviet Glory Days , Gov't Abandons Best Survey for Counting U.S. Drug Users , Ft. Hood Timeline Released April 08, 2014 WESTEROS ON THE POTOMAC 1. The Modern Politics of 'Game of Thrones' Like the TV show, Americans have seen the limits of good kings. Jedediah Purdy writes that George R.R. Martin's works grapple with the basic problem of politics: Treachery and cunning are necessary, even in a democracy. Read it at The Daily Beast GLORY DAYS 2. They Want Back in the USSR As pro-Russian protesters barricade themselves in government buildings, the city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine feels like it's traveled back in time to the 1980s. David Patrikarakos reports from the scene where Stalin, Lenin, and the hammer-and-sickle flag fly proudly. Protesters don't want independence from Ukraine; they want the Russian empire to return—just like Putin. Read it at The Daily Beast HALF-BAKED 3. The Feds Abandon the Best Survey for Counting Drug Abusers In March, the nation's richest source of information about cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine abuse was terminated by budget cuts, Abby Haglage reports. The Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring survey was the only large-scale measuring system that relied on objective data about recent drug use. Good luck reforming or funding drug-abuse treatment without it. Read it at The Daily Beast GOOSEBUMPS 4. The Ft. Hood Shooting, Minute-by-Minute The Army has released an official timeline for the recent shooting at its Fort Hood base in Texas. According to officials, Specialist Ivan A. Lopez drove his own car to three separate buildings over a period of eight minutes beginning around 4 p.m., and shot at least 35 rounds at fellow troops. Those shots ended up killing three unarmed soldiers, and wounding 16 others who were either standing outside, driving a car, or sitting at desks. Lopez, 34, hit two buildings related to his daily life—his transportation unit's headquarters and an office where he worked. Upon being confronted by a police officer, he shot himself in the head and died. Read it at The New York Times LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX 5. 80% of Teens Had No Sex Ed Before They Had Sex A new report from the Centers for Disease Control shows that despite significant progress reducing teen pregnancy, the sexual education of American students is still severely lacking. Rachel Bronstein reports. Read it at The Daily Beast ALL FOR NAUGHT 'Ground Zero Mosque' to Be Razed By owner. KIDS THESE DAYS Smart Car Tipping Hits San Francisco Rash of incidents in two neighborhoods. BAD GRANDMA Nursing Home Hires Stripper For 85-year-old granny. TOUGH GUY LAPD Officer Shot 7 Times Is in stable condition. MORE PROBLEMS Egypt Jails 4 Gay Men For up to eight years for committing homosexual acts. Esquire The NCAA's P.I. Hit Squad Us Weekly Just Don't Call Her "ScarJo" The Cut Why You Should Stay 'til the Lights Come Up GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Don't Hate Me 'Cuz I'm Beautiful by Tricia Romano Why Women Don't Vote for Women by Patricia Murphy Raw Milk: Got E. Coli? by Russell Saunders

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