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Title IX Title IX Gave Women More Chances To Coach In College. But It Gave Even More Opportunities To Men.

In the aftermath of the 2020 election, Republican lawmakers have pushed new voting restrictions in nearly every state. From making it harder to cast ballots ear… ...

When the new Congress comes into session in January, there will be more Black Republicans serving together on Capitol Hill than at any point since 1877. The number? Five. 1 For years, Republicans ...

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Voting Rights How Majority-Minority Districts Fueled Diversity In Congress And why people of color are winning more seats outside of those districts too.

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Economy Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not? Why our usual economic indicators aren't pointing in a clear direction.

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