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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Passport Rules Change: What It Means for Trans and Nonbinary Americans

The Supreme Court recently made a decision that affects how sex is listed on U. S. passports. They allowed the current administration to require that the sex marker on passports match the person's sex assigned at birth. This change impacts transgender and nonbinary individuals who have been using pa

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Why Democrats Should Make Education Their Big Win

In the upcoming elections, Democrats might want to focus on education. It's not just a problem to fix; it's a powerful tool for change. Two candidates in Texas, James Talarico and Colin Allred, are already doing this. They're making education a big part of their campaigns. Talarico, a former teache

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Nov 06 2025BUSINESS

Russia's Tax Shift: A Breather for Small Businesses

Russia's government has decided to ease up on a planned tax increase for small businesses. This change comes after a lot of pushback from business owners who were worried about the impact. Initially, the plan was to make businesses with revenues between 10 million and 250 million roubles pay a 5% va

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Nov 06 2025RELIGION

Faith vs. Policy: Catholics and the Immigration Debate

In a notable show of defiance, Catholic clergy made their way to an ICE detention center in Illinois, hoping to bring the Eucharist to detainees. Their efforts were met with a firm "no" from ICE, leaving the clergy feeling humiliated and disappointed. This incident is just one example of the growing

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Nov 06 2025BUSINESS

A Toy Boss Takes on Trump: The Fight for Fair Trade

Rick Woldenberg, the head of Learning Resources, is not one to stay silent when his business is at risk. Back in April, he decided to take a stand against the Trump administration's tariffs, which he believes are unfair. He even took the bold step of suing the president and his team. The Supreme Cou

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

GOP Faces Tough Lessons from New Jersey's Governor Race

The recent governor elections in New Jersey and Virginia sent a clear message to the Republican Party. While Virginia's outcome was expected, with Democrat Abigail Spanberger winning by a large margin, New Jersey's results were a surprise. Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, who had shown strong

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

U. S. Strikes on Venezuelan Boats Raise Questions and Tensions

In a recent move, top officials from the Trump administration met with key lawmakers to discuss U. S. strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking near Venezuela. The meeting came after growing concerns in Congress about the lack of clarity surrounding these operations. Secretary of State Marco R

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

A Clash of Powers: Supreme Court Tackles Trump's Tariffs Amid Shutdown

The Supreme Court was packed with spectators, including high-profile figures like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, as they heard arguments about the legality of President Trump's tariffs. This event stood out because it happened during a government shutdown, wh

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

California's Leaders: Are They Listening to the People?

Last year, a huge majority of Californians voted for Proposition 36. This law aimed to toughen penalties for certain theft crimes and ensure treatment for repeat drug offenders. Many hoped this would make communities safer and show that the state was serious about crime. However, the current governo

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

New York's New Mayor Takes on Trump

Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, is not backing down from a fight with former President Donald Trump. Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, has been vocal about his plans to resist Trump's threats to defund the city and deport immigrants. He has also promised to "Trump-proof" New

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