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"The president of the United States just declared war, actual military war, on a major American city."
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Foreign Affairs
Japan's Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. He may be the last
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Public Transportation and Smart Growth
Latest New York City Comptroller report shows over 50% of NYC bus lines across five boroughs received D or F grade
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Israel/Palestine
Israeli arms manufacturer closes UK facility targeted by Palestine Action
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'People are scared out of their minds': Weak jobs report shows warning signs for trump's economy
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Environment & Energy
A fairly comprehensive review of the carbon cost of hydrogen production by various pathways.
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National Security & Defense
Legal Issues Raised by a Lethal U.S. Military Attack in the Caribbean
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Activist Headquarters
TELL CONGRESS: Stop Trump's AI Death Panels for Medicare (Indivisible)
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Women's Rights & Issues
Unmarried mothers forced to give up babies for adoption in England
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What to know about a Texas bill to let residents sue out-of-state abortion pill providers
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Social Security & Medicare
I finally got my SSDI to go through in April but have been fighting something I feel is insane since
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Single Payer Health Systems
New bill in California could make the fight against extremism of absurd medical bills easier
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Drug Policy
Iowa mom falsely accused of cocaine use during pregnancy sues drug testing lab
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Occupy Underground
Quartermasters of the cartels - US gun manufacturers. Guns bought in the US and trafficked to Mexican drug cartels fuel
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