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Environmentalists say imprisoned felons should be able to vote because of global warming

The group is now part of the effort, championed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, to allow millions of incarcerated felons to vote. Currently, only Maine and Vermont allow imprisoned felons to vote.

May 28, 2019 in U.S..
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Supreme Court asked to hear case involving leaked ‘Climategate’ emails

The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) wants to overturn a lower court decision allowing Penn State University climate scientist Michael Mann’s defamation suit to move forward over free speech concerns.

May 28, 2019 in U.S..

Electoral college opponents attempt to have it both ways

So far, National Popular Vote has been approved by blue states — and only blue states. Many Democratic state senators seem driven by Clinton’s loss: Democrats couldn’t win the Electoral College. Now the system must go.

May 24, 2019 in U.S..
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‘It’s just the weather’: Meteorologist fact-checks Ocasio-Cortez on climate change

She was quickly fact-checked by meteorologist Ryan Maue, who pointed out that far from proof of a “climate crisis,” D.C.’s tornado warning was “just the weather.”

May 24, 2019 in U.S..
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Elizabeth Warren discloses past corporate legal work, but leaves out ‘unfavorable’ details

Warren’s history of helping corporations secure immunity from future lawsuits could prove to be a thorn in her side as she seeks to instill an image as a protector of the working class against the greed of corporate interests.

May 23, 2019 in U.S..
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The SAT’s new ‘adversity score’ isn’t just unfair, it’s self-destructive

We all thought those online quizzes that give you a score based on “how privileged you are” were funny. Except now, the score is real — and it will affect your life dramatically if you’re an anxious high schooler applying to college. 

May 23, 2019 in U.S..
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Statehouse Headliners: Barre-Montpelier commuter rail study approved

The House Transportation Bill approved on Wednesday includes a study for commuter rail between Barre and Montpelier.

May 22, 2019 in U.S..
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California considers spending billions on health care for illegal immigrants

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan for government-funded health care for illegal immigrants is frugal compared to proposals by other Democratic leaders in his state.

May 22, 2019 in U.S..
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‘Movement is racist’: Former Bernie Sanders staffer sues pro-Sanders group

Former Bernie Sanders campaign staffer Tezlyn Figaro is suing the pro-Sanders group Our Revolution, alleging racial discrimination.

May 21, 2019 in U.S..
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The left-wing war on history comes for George Washington

The perpetual war on history now has the father of our country in its sights as the San Francisco Board of Education considers removing a mural of Washington from a local school.

May 21, 2019 in U.S..
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‘Violation of trust’: Alabama Public Television bans ‘Arthur’ same-sex marriage episode

The animated children’s TV show launched its 22nd season with “Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone” on May 13, where  Arthur’s third-grade teacher Mr. Ratburn gets married to a male character in the episode.

May 21, 2019 in U.S..
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Bernie Sanders to be the first 2020 candidate to call for ban on charter schools

Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is set to call for a ban on for-profit charter schools Saturday, which will make him the first 2020 presidential candidate to suggest such a policy.

May 20, 2019 in U.S..

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