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Where key battleground races stand four months before the midterm elections
There is plenty of time before November, but, halfway through the primaries, conditions are telling.
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To save capitalism we need radical land-use reform
Socialism is not the answer, but the status quo isn’t working.
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Happy Independence Day weekend
I’m grateful for this country and for you. Here’s how I’m celebrating.
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Reformist Democrats need more team spirit
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You know the drill.
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They should teach patriotism in schools
Public schools have an important civic purpose beyond reading and math.
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