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MAGA Desperately Claims Russian Propagandists Were the Real “Victims”
From newrepublic.com, on Sep 5, 2 2
Opinion | Don’t yawn at Trump’s dishonorable use of Arlington National Cemetery
From washingtonpost.com, on Aug 30, 1 2
From theguardian.com
Why police killings like George Floyd get labeled ‘accidents’, according to a forensic pathologist
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Dr Roger Mitchell, former DC chief medical examiner, says ‘we must hold the system accountable’ and properly count officer homicides
on May 23
From newrepublic.com
The Billionaire Oligarch Who’s Enabling Haiti’s Murderous Gangs
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Businessman Gilbert Bigio is facing penalties for his alleged involvement with the violence that’s engulfed the country during Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s corrupt reign.
on May 24
From theguardian.com
Decades of spying and repression: the anti-Palestinian origins of American Islamophobia
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It’s often assumed that Islamophobia is the driving force behind US anti-Palestinian bigotry. In fact, it’s the other way around
on May 24
From theguardian.com
House Republicans assail university head for negotiated end to Gaza protest
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Northwestern president becomes lightning rod in Republican-led committee hearing also featuring chiefs of Rutgers and UCLA
on May 24
From theguardian.com
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Weihong Hu raised money for Eric Adams’s campaign and helped his friends while winning favorable regulatory decisions and city contract funds, an investigation by the Guardian US, the City and Documented has found
on May 23
From cnn.com
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Senate Democrats have launched an inquiry into recent reports that Donald Trump offered oil executives the reversal of some of President Joe Biden’s climate policies upon the former president’s reelection in exchange for campaign contributions.
on May 23
From theguardian.com
The midwest is the US’s surprising new outdoor hotspot
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Post-industrial states such as Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and even upstate New York, are seeing a boom in outdoor activities
on May 12
From washingtonpost.com
Why cancer-causing pollution from oil refineries is falling
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Benzene pollution from U.S. oil refineries is falling due to Environmental Protection Agency regulations and enforcement, according to a new analysis.
on Jun 24
From theguardian.com
Senate Democrats to force second vote on border bill that Republicans blocked
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Legislation has next to no chance of passing but Democrats hope to show Republicans are not serious about solving border issue
on May 23
From bbc.com
Nigel Farage rules out standing in general election
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The Reform UK founder and president says he will help Richard Tice's party in the campaign.
on May 23