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Feminists weigh their wins and losses after nearly four years of Trump

Feminists weigh their wins and losses after nearly four years of Trump

The latest round of women's marches is against the filling of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat. It's also an opportunity for activists to take stock as the stakes of the election loom.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Fact check: Rhetoric from Trump, Biden in the nondebate

Fact check: Rhetoric from Trump, Biden in the nondebate

President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden faced inquisitive voters on separate stages in different cities in a substitute for the debate that was meant to be. Here's how some of the rhetoric Thursday night compared with the facts in the prime-time events and a day of campaigning.
by The Associated Press

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Peace, conservation, compassion: Minnesotans share their hopes for the future

Peace, conservation, compassion: Minnesotans share their hopes for the future

This year, we wanted to reach beyond politics and learn about what issues are impacting Minnesotan’s day to day. We asked voters, “What are your hopes for your life in Minnesota 5-10 years from now?” Here’s what they said.
by Christine T. Nguyen, Derek Montgomery and Gage Cureton

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Senate passes massive public works bill; ends special session

Senate passes massive public works bill; ends special session

DFL Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign a $1.8 billion package of public construction borrowing, tax cuts and supplemental spending. The state Senate passed it Thursday with an overwhelming majority after the House passed it Wednesday night.
by Tim Pugmire

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GOP pushes Barrett toward court as Democrats decry 'sham'

GOP pushes Barrett toward court as Democrats decry 'sham'

Republicans are racing to confirm President Donald Trump’s pick and Democrats acknowledging there is little they can do stop them. Her confirmation would lock conservative majority on the court for years to come. 
by The Associated Press

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Census whiplashed by changing deadlines, accuracy concerns

Census whiplashed by changing deadlines, accuracy concerns

Minority groups have historically been undercounted in the once-a-decade census that determines how many congressional seats each state gets, as well as how $1.5 trillion in federal spending is distributed each year. Advocates say the shortened schedule will make that even worse.
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Harris suspends travel after staffers test positive for COVID-19

Harris suspends travel after staffers test positive for COVID-19

Joe Biden's presidential campaign said Thursday that vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will suspend in-person events until Monday after two people associated with the campaign tested positive for coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Outside witnesses testifying in final day of Barrett's confirmation hearing

Outside witnesses testifying in final day of Barrett's confirmation hearing

Republicans are bringing supporters of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to testify, while Democrats call on advocates for issues they believe are threatened by Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
by Brian Naylor

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