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In the same election where Escambia County overwhelmingly supported Donald Trump, voters also raised taxes to create the Escambia...
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The centuries-old divide in the Orthodox church is a pretext Putin uses for invasion; the church is a point of unity for the...
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In the United States and nations from China to Brazil, concerns rise about masculinity under attack. By Harry Bruinius Staff writer...
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It can be difficult for immigrants in the U.S. who don’t speak English to support their children’s education. “It feels like...
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By Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report Chelsea Sheasley Staff writer Hillary Flynn The Post and Courier Talia Richman The Dallas...
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New administrations have learning curves. President Biden’s current struggles may reflect a team that hasn’t fully ramped up and a...
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Lee Drutman organized an open letter signed by 200 scholars warning of threats to U.S. democracy. He talks about what makes elections...
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Leading up to the 2020 vote, about 6 in 10 Americans didn’t trust the outcome to be fair. Rebuilding trust now looks like a high...
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After a school bombing that killed more than 80, survivors show why rights are seen as inherent – and one protection from Taliban...
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By Adil Amin Akhoon Correspondent Sharafat Ali Correspondent Ganastan, India Every morning, a small house in northern Kashmir...
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As governments strive to help people hurt by the lockdown, a provocative idea gains ground: simply give them money. By Simon Montlake...
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Worldwide, citizens have given up civil liberties to fight the pandemic. But is it possible to act collectively and maintain...
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Allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a prominent Democrat, have renewed soul-searching within his party. Where is the right place...
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