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Special election today in Kansas shakes up GOP
April 11, 2017If Democrat James Thompson beats Republican Ron Estes it will be “a shot heard round the world,” a thumbs down on the Trump agenda.
Read moreRahm’s Hunger Games-esque plan for Chicago schools fails to address systemic problems
April 11, 2017Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposal would require Chicago Public Schools students to provide proof of acceptance to an institution such as college or the military in order to receive their high school diploma.
Read more“The best antidote to bad history is good history”
April 11, 2017Leading U.S. historian Eric Foner explains why his books run counter to the depiction of the U.S. past as cause for relentless celebration.
Read moreRefugee babies kept behind bars in Texas
April 10, 2017There’s money to be made by keeping them locked up. It didn’t start with Trump, but his administration is continuing and beefing up the practice.
Read moreGOP lawmaker booed, jeered at town hall
April 6, 2017"Respect the people,” yelled one man in the crowd. Another shouted, “Answer our questions.”
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