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Douglass' 1852 Warning Echoes as Racial Justice Progress Faces Political Pushback
Frederick Douglass' 1852 Fourth of July speech denouncing slavery's hypocrisy still echoes as Black Americans face econo
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Kennedy Center Markets $25K VIP Fireworks Package Amid Renovation Legal Battle
The Kennedy Center is selling $25,000 VIP rooftop tickets for July Fourth fireworks, following a court-ordered halt to i
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John Brennan Defends Lawsuit Against Trump as Warning to Others
Former CIA Director John Brennan defends his lawsuit against the Trump administration, calling it a clear signal of his
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Poll: Only 45% of Democrats Feel Pride in American Citizenship
Just 45% of Democrats say they are proud to be American, compared to 93% of Republicans, according to a new NPR/PBS News
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New Poll Shows Democrat Turek Leading Hinson by 4 Points in Iowa Senate Race
Democrat Josh Turek leads Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson by 4 points in Iowa's Senate race, according to a new Fox News p
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Bannon Praises Left-Wing Insurgents for Avoiding Trump in Campaigns
Steve Bannon called insurgent left candidates 'very smart' for avoiding Trump in campaigns, warning that the movement is
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July 4 Holiday: Which Stores and Restaurants Are Open for America's 250th
Forget the hot dogs? Need a road snack? Many stores and restaurants will be open July 4, though hours may vary. Banks an
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Federal Judge Blocks USPS Plan to Restrict Mail-In Ballot Delivery
A federal judge has blocked USPS's proposed changes to mail-in ballot delivery, ruling they violate a 2021 settlement an
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Senate Reverses Course on Iran War Powers After Trump Confronts GOP Defectors
The Senate voted to restrict Iran military action, then reversed the next day after Trump confronted GOP defectors. A co
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Trump Demands Faster Oil Price Drop as Jobs Data Misses Mark
Trump pressures for faster oil price decline after jobs report misses expectations. Iran deal at two-week mark, Ukraine
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Ocasio-Cortez Backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary, Boosting Progressive Bid
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate Democratic primary, giving the progressive
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Supreme Court Sides with Monsanto, Limits State Failure-to-Warn Claims
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that federal EPA approval of Roundup's label preempts state failure-to-warn claims, limiting