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Sen. Michael Bennet Ends 2020 Democratic Presidential Bid
The “pragmatic idealist” from Colorado couldn’t make it in a crowded field of candidates— many of whom are politically further left.
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Kirsten Gillibrand Drops Out Of Democratic Presidential Race
The New York senator centered her political advocacy in Congress and on the campaign trail on women’s rights.
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The Trump Administration Just Made It Harder To Apply For Green Cards And Visas
The “public charge” rule change is set to go into effect in 60 days and will likely be met with litigation.
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New York Bans Employment Discrimination Based On Religious Attire And Facial Hair
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the new law makes it "crystal clear to anyone who may still have doubts that New York has zero tolerance for bigotry of any kind."
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New Mexico Refused To Give ICE Employment Records, Won't Let Trump 'Destroy Families'
The request came as the immigration enforcement agency prepared a mass raid in Mississippi.
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Denver Ends Contracts With For-Profit Prison Companies
The city council voted 8-4 on Tuesday against renewing contracts with CoreCivic and GEO Group, which run six halfway houses in the Denver area.
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More Than 200 Mayors Call On Senate To Vote On Gun Bills
In a new letter, mayors from across the country ask Senate leaders to bring the chamber back from recess to act on gun violence.
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A Trump Admin Proposal Is Scaring Immigrant Families Away From Public Benefits
The pending rule changes, which will affect green card and visa applicants, are already hurting people, a new study found.
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Sherrod Brown Decides To Meet With Trump In Ohio After Initial Refusal [UPDATE]
The senator originally said he wouldn’t meet with the president, who is visiting Dayton after a mass shooting took place there over the weekend.
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A Florida State Senator Wants To Prohibit State Abortion Votes Unless Women Make Up At Least Half Of Chamber
State Sen. Lauren Book (D) said "older white men" shouldn't be making all the decisions about women's reproductive rights.