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Missouri Governor Denies Clemency for Death Row Inmate Who Got Support From Guards
Dozens of correctional workers urged Gov. Mike Parson to commute the death sentence of Brian Dorsey, who pleaded guilty in…
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Putting Abortion Question to Florida Voters is Unlikely to End Court Fights
Though the Florida Supreme Court allowed a ballot question on expanding abortion rights, it also laid out a way for…
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Trump Says Abortion Law Should Be Left to the States
After months of mixed signals, Donald Trump said that whatever states decide “must be the law of the land,” adding…
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What Researchers Discovered When They Sent 80,000 Fake Résumés to U.S. Jobs
Some companies discriminated against Black applicants much more than others, and H.R. practices made a big difference.
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Biden to Announce Student Debt Relief for Millions in Swing-State Pitch
Officials said that 10 million borrowers could see debt relief of at least $5,000. The plan, set to be announced…
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Democratic Group Aims to Spend Heavily in Wisconsin Legislative Races
The States Project, a deep-pocketed outside group focused exclusively on state legislatures, is adding the Wisconsin State Assembly to its…
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J Street Seeks a Middle Path on Gaza. Is That Possible Anymore?
Over the last five years, the Jewish political advocacy group J Street reached new heights of influence. The center-left lobby,…
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In Milwaukee, Restaurants and Venues Worry of Seeing Limited R.N.C. Boost
In Chicago, venues are booking fast for the Democratic convention in August. But Milwaukee, host of the Republican convention, is…
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Gazing Skyward, and Awaiting a Moment of Awe
The moment she saw the sun, something inside Julie McKelvey changed. She was hanging from a rope on the side…
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How Gaza Protesters Are Making Life Difficult for Democratic Leaders
From President Biden to the mayors of small cities, Democrats have been trailed by demonstrators who are complicating the party’s…