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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

The Healthcare Subsidy Showdown

Democrats are facing a tough situation with healthcare subsidies. They promised these subsidies as a temporary fix, but now they're fighting to keep them forever. It's a common trick they use: promise something short-term, then fight to make it permanent. This has led to a lot of government spending

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

Democrats: New Faces or Tried-and-True Leaders?

Democrats are in a tough spot. They want to take back Congress, but first, they have to deal with some big fights within their own party. It's not just about policy anymore. It's about style and who can inspire voters. Some Democrats think it's time for new leaders. They want to replace some of the

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Dec 03 2025EDUCATION

Unpacking Nuclear Weapons: A Conversation with Laura Reed

Laura Reed, a well-known expert in global security and U. S. foreign policy, is set to discuss the future of nuclear weapons in a world full of challenges. This event is organized by the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts and will take place on December 16th from noon to 1 p. m. at 1350

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Democrats Show Unity, But At What Cost?

Democrats in the U. S. Senate recently showed a rare moment of unity. Seven Democrats, including John Fetterman from Pennsylvania and Angus King from Maine, joined Republicans to end the longest government shutdown in history. This shutdown lasted 43 days. During this time, many federal workers and

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

Democrats' Strong Stance After Election Wins

Democrats are digging in their heels after recent election wins. They're not backing down from their fight with Republicans over healthcare. Senator Bernie Sanders led the charge, warning Democrats not to give in without a real win on healthcare. He even had polling data to back up his claims. Voter

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Democrats Shine in Early Elections, but Challenges Ahead

Democrats celebrated a series of wins in recent elections, marking a positive start to Trump's second term. New faces like Zohran Mamdani, the youngest mayor-elect of New York City, brought fresh energy to the party. Victories in New Jersey, New York, and Virginia showed Democrats can still attract

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Oct 31 2025SPORTS

How AI Helped a Soccer Coach Try a New Strategy

Laura Harvey, the head coach of the Seattle Reign in the National Women's Soccer League, recently shared that she turned to ChatGPT for some fresh ideas on soccer tactics. She was curious about what the AI could offer, so she asked it questions like, "What is Seattle Reign's identity? " and "What fo

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Oct 21 2025EDUCATION

Maine's Labor Chief Joins Elite Group to Shape Future Workforce

Laura Fortman, Maine's Commissioner of Labor, has been chosen for the American Swiss Foundation's 2025 Innovation Fellows program. This group brings together leaders from the U. S. and Switzerland to discuss workforce development and labor innovation. The program kicked off with a forum at Harvard'

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Louisiana Faces Health Care Cuts as Democrats Rally Against Trump's Tax Law

Democrats are making a bold move to challenge President Donald Trump's new tax and spending law. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is leading the charge, heading to Louisiana for a town hall meeting. This isn't just any state—it's home to two key Republican leaders, Speaker Mike Johnson and Majo

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Democrats Divided: Schumer's Surprise Move on Government Funding

Democrats faced a tough choice. Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, had a big decision to make. He could either vote for the Republican's temporary spending plan or risk a government shutdown. Schumer chose to vote for the plan. This decision left many Democrats upset and confused. They h

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