U.S.
Democrat gains in Pennsylvania Senate race
October 5, 2016As Clinton pulls ahead of Trump, the question of which party will control the Senate becomes central.
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“The Bronx is ready to fight” for affordable housing
October 4, 2016Bronx residents mobilized to resist a development plan that threatens to displace an entire neighborhood.
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Classroom teachers: “Trump effect” tells kids to be bullies
October 4, 2016Students held up pictures of Trump and yelled “build the wall” to taunt Latino students.
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High death rates of mothers in childbirth
October 3, 2016"Motherhood and apple pie" used to be sacrosanct, according to the old adage. Now motherhood is in trouble.
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State ballot questions aim to expand democratic rights
October 3, 2016"A progressive ballot initiative that passes in one state will have ripple effects throughout the entire country."
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