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Record-breaking surge in grassroots support greets new Kamala Harris campaign - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
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Economy
You've Been Lied to About Inflation - 10 Economic Myths Debunked #9 - Robert Reich
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Why Venezuela's presidential election should matter to the rest of the world
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Civil Liberties
BREAKING: Gaza protest in front of Blinken's house removed by state authorities
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Settler who shot Palestinian man yet to be charged 9 months after incident videoed
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Multiple crew failures and wind shear led to January crash of B-1 bomber, Air Force says
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Senate committee votes to investigate Steward Health Care bankruptcy and subpoena its CEO
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Texas woman's lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
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You can now use your iPhone and Apple Watch to pay for SEPTA even faster
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A Jewish couple was rejected as foster parents because of their religion. This is the future Project 2025 envisions
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Medical debt doubles risk of skipping mental health care for depression and anxiety
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Gun Control & RKBA
NRA Cambridge Analytica collaboration out. Who is the NSSF colluding with?
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Social Security & Medicare
Adding my Ex. to my SS account. Has anyone done this? How do we do it?
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Drug Policy
Top US drug agency a notable holdout in Biden's push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions
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