Politics
Transit workers, AFL-CIO mourn mass shooting at union meeting
May 27, 2021Perhaps it was inevitable in an era of mass shootings nationwide, but one finally hit the union movement personally.
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Trump in NY mess but DOJ lets him off federal hook
May 26, 2021Special Grand Jury to examine Trump financial crimes in New York as Justice Department resists exposing his obstruction of Justice as president.
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Israeli bombardment of Gaza builds support for U.S. aid restrictions
May 26, 2021“U.S. assistance intended for Israel’s security must never be used to violate the human rights of Palestinian children, demolish the homes of Palestinian families, or to permanently annex Palestinian lands,” DFL Rep. Betty McCollum said.
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Historian says right-wing attacks on Critical Race Theory prove its value
May 26, 2021Murray State University historian Brian Clardy says the right-wing wig-out over Critical Race Theory reminds him of the castor oil he took as a kid. “It tasted awful but you knew it was good for you.”
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In a positive sign for world peace, Biden to meet Putin for summit
May 25, 2021The summit will follow a meeting of the Group of Seven and a NATO summit.
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