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Even during the 1960s, the GOP’s response to the rise of the John Birch Society was not exactly a profile in courage. But while today few Republicans are “taking a stand against QAnon and drawing a clear line in the sand and doing it repeatedly,” at least back then “there …

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday teachers can safely return to schools without getting coronavirus vaccinations. While teachers and school unions across the country continue to fight over whether to return to in-person learning, the Biden administration is working with states and localities to safely reopen …

Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta-Pool (Getty Images) The attempted insurrection at the Capitol last month left many of us shocked and horrified. Within the Pentagon, that horror was only compounded by the realization that many service members—both active duty and retired—participated in the riot. In an effort to address the extremism …

The good news we’re seeing at the national level continues to reflect the reality of most U.S. states as well. Ten states saw drops of more than 25 percent in new cases in the past week, based on the seven-day averages for January 27 and February 3. In another 32 …

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Historically Black colleges and universities have produced some of the best professional talent across various sectors. Since protests of racial injustice sparked many dialogues last year, many have used the opportunity to help keep HBCUs open and performing. This week, global beer and liquor maker Diageo announced it will be …

Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Self-love and care aren’t just about slapping on a face mask and getting in the bath anymore (but don’t get it twisted, they absolutely fall under that umbrella). Given how incredibly rocky 2020 was and the not-so-steady start this year has been, it’s hard to even fathom …

Since Josh Hawley was a young man, powerful people have told him he was special. His teachers gave him the “Special R” award, just one feather in the Rockhurst High School valedictorian’s cap of outstandingness. Hawley’s mentor at Stanford, David Kennedy, took a shine to him just weeks into his …

In 2015, Willie Shaw was a nurse working at a long-term care facility in Mint Hill, North Carolina. With little to no evidence, Shaw was accused of sexually assaulting an elderly white woman who died. He was told to take a plea deal or face a murder charge. Shaw ultimately …