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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

The unlikely friendship of two politicians

In the world of politics, things are not always as they seem. For instance, imagine if a former governor, who was once known for his corruption, suddenly got a big break from a president. This is exactly what happened to Rod Blagojevich, the ex-governor of Illinois. President Trump was the one who m

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Doge vs. DEI: The Unusual Protectors

The interim U. S. attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin, recently reached out to Elon Musk to offer protection for Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) workers. He did this to stop any threats or law-breaking issues that might happen. Martin spoke to Musk on X (formerly Twitter) an

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

How Pot Policy Shifts Affect Justice and Arrest Rates

Decriminalizing or legalizing cannabis was supposed a significant step toward reducing criminal justice-related harms. But does it? The biggest question mark is how much it impacts the number of cannabis-related incidents. Indeed, how can it even be viewed differently from how it is handled now?

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Are FBI Agents Safe After Jan 6th Investigation?

FBI agents who did their job properly in investigating the January 6th event at the Capitol Building need not worry about losing their jobs. They followed orders and acted ethically, according to a memo from a top Justice Department official. This news comes after days of confusion and uncertainty

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Pollution's Unequal Impact on Indigenous Communities

Imagine living in a region where the air you breathe is not as clean as it should be. This is the reality for many Indigenous and rural communities in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. Over the past 20 years, this area has seen a huge increase in unconventional natural gas production.

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Jan 6 Investigations: FBI in Hot Water with Justice Department

- Imagine this: A top official in the Justice Department is upset. They claim the FBI's leaders are defying orders by not releasing the identity of a specific "team" working on the Capitol riots last January. The official even called this "insubordination. " But, there's a twist we might expect:

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cook County Fights Environmental Injustice: A Battle for Resilience

Floodwaters are quietly creeping their way up in the basement of Tara Stamps, who just recently started her role as Cook County supervisor. That storm moved quickly through the West Side of Chicago. But its impact will continue to linger. The city is looking for their input. People Sitting next

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

The FBI's January 6 Name Game and Employee Backlash

Recently, a large number of FBI employees have dealt with unsettling demands from the Justice Department. More than 5, 000 FBI employees were asked to provide personal details for their work on the January 6 riot cases. This demand rises from the Justice Department's interest in identifying personne

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Feb 01 2025EDUCATION

Paving a Path for Fairness in Caring Makes you think about policy and reform

Digging deep into the lives of older women, family caregivers, and careworkers has an undeniable reward. For more than 25 years, Nancy Hooyman's work focuses on these lives and relationships. Caring for older women should not be so hard. Hooyman's depth of knowledge and dedication started to shine

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Plan to Change Civil Rights

Imagine starting a job and immediately shaking things up. That's what Donald Trump did when he began his second term in office. He hit the ground running with a bunch of executive orders around hot-button topics. These orders deal with issues like transgender rights, abortion, and

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