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Airlines blame FAA for flight delays and cancellations as July 4th nears
Airlines under scrutiny for widespread flight disruptions are renewing their criticism of the government agency that manages the nation’s airspace,…
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Maine religious schools might not participate in state tuition program, despite Supreme Court victory
Religious schools got what they wanted when the Supreme Court allowed them to participate in a state tuition program. But…
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Election crisis in New Mexico intensifies near deadline to certify election results
A standoff between a Republican-dominated county commission and New Mexico’s Democratic secretary of state over the commission’s conspiracy-fueled refusal to…
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Iowa Supreme Court rules abortion is not protected by state constitution
The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for lawmakers to severely limit or even ban abortion in the…
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GOP Rep. Chris Jacobs to retire after saying he’d support an assault weapons ban
Republican Rep. Chris Jacobs announced Friday that he will not run for another term in Congress amid backlash over his…
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New York set to raise age to buy semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21
New York’s legislature is poised to ban people under age 21 from buying or possessing a semi-automatic rifle, a major…
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DOJ Finds Mississippi Penitentiary Violated Constitution With Violent, Unsafe Conditions
The Department of Justice has concluded that the Mississippi State Penitentiary has engaged in unconstitutional practices that violate the eighth…
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Democracy Defender Sherrilyn Ifill On Her Legacy And Future In The Fight For Equality
Photo by Matt McClain The Washington Post via Getty Images In 2020 Glamour dubbed Sherrilyn Ifill “a civil rights superhero”…
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