Over the next two years, Democrats have the unfettered ability to be an albatross around the neck of the GOP — and to make sure that what little they manage to get done due to their paper-thin majorities becomes the reason for their undoing.
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The Other Job Creators: How Refugees Are Creating Business and Growth
While the influx of refugees to Europe and the U.S. is generally portrayed as a crisis, immigrants also bring many benefits as they settle down in new places and start their lives anew.
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277 Events Nationwide Protest #FakeTrumpEmergency
Protesters signed thousands of petitions, called Congress and filed lawsuits. Then on Presidents’ Day, thousands converged at 277 events nationwide to stand up against the #FakeTrumpEmergency.
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Regime Change In Venezuela, But Human Suffering Continues
Our country is so divided, on so many issues, yet intervening in foreign countries is a united addiction we just can’t tear ourselves away from.
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Rebel Cities 20: With Hip-Hop As Sound Track, Young Senegalese Say Enough Is Enough
The Y’en a Marre ("We Are Fed Up") movement, which traveled the country raising awareness about the need to vote, played a crucial role helping defeat Senegal's two-term president in 2012.
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The Killing of Large Species Is Pushing Them Towards Extinction
The vast majority of the world’s largest species are being pushed towards extinction, with the killing of the heftiest animals for meat and body parts the leading cause of decline, according to a new study.
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Richest 0.00025% Owns More Wealth Than Bottom 150 Million Americans
"U.S. wealth concentration seems to have returned to levels last seen during the Roaring Twenties."
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Why Black Teenage Gun Reform Activists Are Barely Recognized
As the March for Our Lives movement enters its second year, it would benefit to have black faces at the forefront to expand the narrative around gun reform.
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Denver Teachers Go On Strike After Failing to Reach Pay Deal
Denver’s teachers started picketing before the start of the school day and students crossed through the picket lines on their way to class in some locations.
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As Brexit Stumbles Towards No Deal, Calls Escalate for a Second Referendum
Fears that Ireland will stand fast on its border claims are among the most pressing concerns still dogging the Brexit deal, which could ultimately force a new referendum.
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Black Lives Matter Is Making Single Moms Homeowners
In Louisville, the group is purchasing vacant homes for low-income families to promote stability in the community and fight gentrification.
