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May 14 2025EDUCATION

Unlocking Potential: The Power of Educational Choice

The future of young people is at stake, and the current education system is not doing enough to help them. Too many kids are stuck in schools that aren't helping them succeed, just because of where they live. This is a big problem, and it's time to do something about it. The Educational Choice for C

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May 14 2025POLITICS

Washington Finally Takes Action on AI

The U. S. Congress has finally taken a significant step towards addressing the risks posed by artificial intelligence. The recent approval of the TAKE IT DOWN Act is a clear sign that lawmakers are starting to take AI-related issues seriously. This law aims to curb the spread of non-consensual intim

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May 14 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Numbers: What's Really Going On?

Numbers are flying around about health coverage. Republicans want to reduce federal spending on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Democrats and left-leaning groups quickly countered with a startling claim: 13. 7 million Americans could lose their health insurance if the new bill passes. This fig

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May 12 2025POLITICS

Colorado's Big Changes: What's New and What's Next?

The state of Colorado wrapped up its 2025 legislative session after 120 days of intense lawmaking. This session saw the passing of hundreds of bills, touching on some of the most contentious political topics around. Many of these bills are now waiting for Governor Jared Polis's final approval to bec

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May 02 2025POLITICS

Louisiana's Battle Over Abortion Exceptions

In 2022, the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dobbs case led Louisiana to implement a strict law that effectively outlawed almost all abortions. This law, known as a "trigger law, " went into effect immediately after the court's decision. Since then, efforts to modify this law to include exceptions for

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May 02 2025POLITICS

States Fight Back: The Battle Over Climate Change Laws

The Trump administration has taken a bold step by suing four states led by Democrats. These states have laws that aim to make fossil fuel companies pay for the environmental damage they've caused. The focus is on Hawaii, New York, Vermont, and Michigan. These states are trying to hold oil companies

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Apr 29 2025POLITICS

New Law Targets Revenge Porn and Deepfakes

The House recently approved a significant law. This law targets the harmful practice of sharing sexually explicit images without consent. This includes both real photos and AI-generated ones, known as "deepfakes. " The bill, named the Take It Down Act, requires online platforms to remove such con

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Apr 29 2025POLITICS

Indiana's Final Legislative Moves: A Mixed Bag of Education and Equality

In the closing days of the Indiana legislative session, two significant bills were pushed through. One focused on sex education, while the other tackled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The sex education bill, Senate Bill 442, sparked debate over consent and transparency. Initially,

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Apr 24 2025POLITICS

The Fight Over Voting Rights Heats Up

The battle over voting rights has taken a dramatic turn. A federal judge in Washington, D. C. , has put a halt to a significant part of a presidential executive order. This order aimed to make big changes to how people register to vote and participate in elections. The judge's decision is a big dea

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Apr 21 2025CRYPTO

The Crypto Craze: Stablecoins Take Center Stage in Washington

The political buzz in Washington is not about the usual economic storms, like the trade tensions or the threat of a recession. Instead, lawmakers are rushing to shine a spotlight on stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency that most Americans barely know about. This digital currency sector is worth a w

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