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Rural Texans—even conservative ones—unconvinced by Republicans’ public school privatization crusade
August 9, 2022Any school choice policy must win over rural Republicans, who have historically been against diverting public dollars to private schools.
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Washington’s Ukraine weapons aid tops $9bn; report reveals U.S. companies armed Russia, too
August 9, 2022Selling to both sides: U.S. government continues pumping weapons into the war zone, while a new report confirms U.S. companies have been arming Russia as well.
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Democracy on the ballot again as four states hold primaries today
August 9, 2022The eyes of the nation begin a shift to Wisconsin where gubernatorial and Senate races will help determine the future of the nation in November.
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Senate OKs $739B climate action and healthcare cost reduction bill
August 8, 2022Passage of the biggest-ever climate action measure did not come without a price paid to corporate interests, however.
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Rail workers rally to demand new pact
August 8, 2022They pick up broad support from the labor movement as a whole.
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