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Macklemore's Removal Shows Free Speech Cuts Both Ways
Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour over Gaza comments sparked outrage, but his message found new platforms—whil
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Macklemore's Gaza Chant Sparks Debate Over Free Speech and Boycotts
Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour after a Gaza chant has ignited a debate on free speech, private property, an
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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Uphold Transgender Inmate Policy
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow its policy restricting transgender inmates' access to hormone
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Comstock: Trump's summer moves sabotaged GOP midterm hopes
Former Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-Va.) said Trump did everything he could to help Republicans lose the midterms, citing th
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Education Dept. scraps Biden-era Title IX rule on LGBTQ student protections
The Education Department formally rescinded Biden-era Title IX protections for LGBTQ students, reverting to 2020 rules.
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Democrats' Vaping Voters: A Policy Blind Spot
With nearly one in five young adults vaping, Democrats face a policy test: condemn or regulate? A former mayor argues ev
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New Evidence Prompts Grand Jury Review in Cornell Fraternity Rape Case
Prosecutors will present a 2024 Cornell rape allegation to a grand jury after a civil suit revealed new evidence, includ
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Ex-White House Ethics Lawyer Flags Trump Ads as Impeachable Misuse of Funds
Richard Painter, former White House ethics attorney, calls taxpayer-funded Trump ads an impeachable offense, sparking bi
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Thomas's tenure leaves Supreme Court trust at historic lows
Clarence Thomas's tenure has coincided with record-low public trust in the Supreme Court, fueled by ethics scandals and
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Thomas's tenure tied to Supreme Court's historic trust collapse
Clarence Thomas's tenure is now defined by a historic collapse in public trust in the Supreme Court, driven by his votes
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Trump Administration Formally Rolls Back Fuel Economy Rules
Trump administration formally rolls back fuel economy standards, claiming Biden exceeded congressional mandates; Senate
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Democratic Wave Builds as GOP Faces Uphill Battle in 2026 Midterms
Democrats hold a double-digit lead on the generic ballot, and independents are breaking decisively against Republicans,