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Apr 08 2021
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West Virginia Republicans seek to criminalize removal of Confederate statues
Nearly 158-years after its founding West Virginia – a state forged from the fires of America’s civil war – remains stuck between north and south. Now lawmakers are considering a bill that would protect Confederate monuments from removal or renaming. Supporters claim they are protecting everyone’s history. Opponents call the bill “traumatic and mentally exhausting”.
At a moment of
The GuardianDec 11 2012
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Right-To-Work Debate Heats Up Ahead Of Mich. Vote
Even with the outcome considered a foregone conclusion, the heated battle over right-to-work legislation in the traditional union bastion of Michigan shows no sign of cooling.
NPR (Online News)Nov 27 2016
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Bernie Sanders downplays Wisconsin recount: ‘Nobody cares’
Sen. Bernard Sanders on Sunday dismissed the presidential vote recount in Wisconsin, saying “nobody cares” about it and that it’s unlikely to affect the outcome of the election in any way. Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union,” the Vermont independent and former presidential hopeful said the recount, while perfectly justified, simply is not a big deal.
Washington TimesJul 12 2022
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Is The Daily Wire Fake News?
Is The Daily Wire (Right bias) “fake news?” What constitutes examples of propaganda, fake news, or misinformation is a point of major disagreement among the left and right. Media outlets that favor the political left or right may repeat claims or stories that suit their worldview and agenda. To some, this can constitute “fake news” — especially if they disagree.
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Joseph RatliffJun 07 2015
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Obama, Merkel agree to extend punishment for Putin
President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed Sunday to extend economic sanctions against Russia for its continued aggression in Ukraine, amid signs that the president was trying to repair relations with his German host.
The two leaders met in Bavaria before the annual summit of leaders from the Group of Seven industrialized nations. The White House said Mr. Obama and Mrs.
Washington TimesNov 05 2013
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Big Money Flows in New Jersey Races to Thwart Christie Agenda
Democrats and unions, fearful that a landslide victory by Gov. Chris Christie will reshape the state's political landscape, have spent tens of millions of dollars in a record-breaking outside spending campaign.
New York Times (News)Aug 19 2021
Analysis
Some companies are mandating vaccines — but not for front-line workers
Workers at places like Walmart and McDonald’s have been on the front lines of the pandemic for months. But when it comes to the Covid-19 vaccine, their employers are treading lightly with just how far to push them.
Major brands and corporations were initially hesitant to wade into the debate over whether to mandate vaccines for their workers. Many advocated to get their employees access
VoxFeb 25 2021
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It's All About Trump: CPAC Seems Poised To Ignore Republican Identity Crisis
When the annual Conservative Political Action Conference — CPAC for short — kicks off Thursday in Orlando, Fla., it might as well be called TPAC.
That's because this year, it is all about Trump.
The former president will headline the event with a Sunday afternoon keynote address, his first speech since leaving office last month.
It comes as the Republican Party is
NPR (Online News)Apr 06 2020
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Stocks Surge, Bonds Decline on Easing Virus Toll: Markets Wrap
Stocks surged the most in more than a week after the reported death tolls in some of the world’s coronavirus hot spots showed signs of easing over the weekend. The yen weakened and Treasuries fell.
The benchmark S&P 500 Index jumped more than 5%, following European and Asian shares higher after New York state fatalities fell for the first time and President Donald Trump said Sunday
BloombergDec 12 2015
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Attack Spurs New Chapter in History of Dread in the U.S.
The handsome Washington townhouse where Wayne Hickory practices orthodontics is a landmark of terrorism in America.
In 1919, an anarchist exploded a bomb at what was then the home of the attorney general. The failed assassination set off a wave of violent raids on radicals, Communists and leftists, and the deportation without due process of hundreds of innocent European immigrants — a
New York Times (News)