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Humankind documentary about politicization of the judiciary

Humankind documentary about politicization of the judiciary

Are today’s judges mere “politicians in robes?” This program reconstructs the wild history of how we got into this dilemma, which has left bitter feelings on all sides. What effect does this have on the functioning of our democracy?
by MPR News Staff

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Trump hits the trail with Florida rally, a week after COVID-19 hospital stay

Trump hits the trail with Florida rally, a week after COVID-19 hospital stay

The president's doctor said Monday night that Trump had tested negative for the coronavirus on consecutive days and that he was not infectious to others. The rally starts a new sprint in the campaign.
by Ayesha Rascoe

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Public works bill to keep special session going until Wednesday

Public works bill to keep special session going until Wednesday

The DFL House speaker says there are enough GOP votes in her chamber to pass the $1.37 billion construction projects bill. The Republican Senate majority leader, though, says there’s still no overall agreement.
by Tim Pugmire

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Protesters flock to Supreme Court, Capitol Hill for Amy Coney Barrett hearings

Protesters flock to Supreme Court, Capitol Hill for Amy Coney Barrett hearings

Demonstrators called on lawmakers to "save the ACA" and "protect life in law" in dueling protests on Monday, the first day of Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearings. See photos from the day.
by Dana Farrington

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Wisconsin judge upholds mask order for enclosed spaces

Wisconsin judge upholds mask order for enclosed spaces

Conservative law firm Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty argued in a lawsuit that Gov. Tony Evers overstepped his authority by issuing multiple emergency orders to curb the coronavirus pandemic. Evers defended the mask order, saying it was within his power to impose the requirement and that he followed the recommendations of public health experts.
by The Associated Press

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Black churches mobilizing voters despite virus challenges

Black churches mobilizing voters despite virus challenges

This year, churches are organizing socially distant caravans with greatly reduced capacity for early voting and Election Day ballot-casting. Volunteers are phone-banking and canvasing the homes of church members to ensure mail-in and absentee ballots are requested and delivered before the deadlines.
by The Associated Press

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Federal judge upholds Minnesota's extended ballot counting

Federal judge upholds Minnesota's extended ballot counting

A federal judge has upheld a Minnesota state court agreement that allows counting of absentee ballots received up to seven days after Election Day as long as they are postmarked on or before Election Day. Attorneys for the Republican plaintiffs filed a notice saying they will appeal.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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