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Republicans, Braced for Losses, Push More Voting Restrictions in Congress
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Republicans, Braced for Losses, Push More Voting Restrictions in Congress

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsLegislation that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote was only the beginning as the G.O.P. presses to sharply limit voting in line with President Trump’s false claims of widespread fraud.​Legislation that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote was only the beginning as the G.O.P. presses...

Republicans Reach Deal With Democrats in N.C. Voter Rolls Case
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Republicans Reach Deal With Democrats in N.C. Voter Rolls Case

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe agreement, which still must be approved by a judge, would end a lawsuit brought by the Republican National Committee that challenged the state’s handling of its voter registration list.​The agreement, which still must be approved by a judge, would end a lawsuit brought by the Republican National Committee that challenged...

U.S. Kills 11 in Boat Strikes in Pacific and Caribbean
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U.S. Kills 11 in Boat Strikes in Pacific and Caribbean

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIt was the first time in the campaign against people the United States accuses of drug smuggling at sea that American forces blew up boats on both sides of the Panama Canal in the same day.​It was the first time in the campaign against people the United States accuses of drug...

Al Sharpton, Bernice King and Trump Among Tributes to Jesse Jackson
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Al Sharpton, Bernice King and Trump Among Tributes to Jesse Jackson

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIn states including South Carolina, where Mr. Jackson was born, and Illinois, officials also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff.​In states including South Carolina, where Mr. Jackson was born, and Illinois, officials also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff. ​Read More

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Ed Crane, Who Built a Libertarian Stronghold, Dies at 81

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsStarting with $500,000 in seed money from Charles Koch, Mr. Crane made the Cato Institute the nation’s pre-eminent libertarian think tank.​Starting with $500,000 in seed money from Charles Koch, Mr. Crane made the Cato Institute the nation’s pre-eminent libertarian think tank. ​Read More

How Jesse Jackson Inspired Generations of Black Democrats
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How Jesse Jackson Inspired Generations of Black Democrats

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsMr. Jackson’s presidential campaigns created a pathway for scores of Black Democrats to run for office, with many making historic leaps to prominent offices.​Mr. Jackson’s presidential campaigns created a pathway for scores of Black Democrats to run for office, with many making historic leaps to prominent offices. ​Read More