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Justice Department issues grim warning to January 6 rioters
The U.S. Justice Department sent a message Wednesday to those hoping for a pardon over their participation in the deadly riot on January 6, 2021: They will…
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Trump Secretary of Defense pick opposes gays serving in military
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, has repeatedly criticized policies allowing gay people to serve openly…
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Republicans use military spending bill to target trans kids
Republicans in Congress have hijacked a bill authorizing national defense spending for the coming year by forcing a ban on any medical treatment for…
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Trump’s civil rights pick faces scrutiny over past controversies
Keeping in the recent tradition of appointing the most morally bankrupt individuals available to his 2025 cabinet, Trump has nominated Tucker Carlson’s lawyer…
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New Jersey governor signs law blocking book bans
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, signed a law Monday prohibiting public schools and libraries from banning books and protecting librarians who obey…
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Teacher sues after suspension over LGBT books in classroom
An Ohio teacher is suing her school district for infringing on her religious and moral beliefs by disciplining her for having books with LGBTQ+ characters in her classroom…
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Colleges are moving to roll back DEI programs nationwide
Colleges across the country are shutting down expensive and expansive diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, some of which were put in place just a…