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Nick Kristof Has a Real Shot to Be Governor - If He Can Prove He's No Stranger
4 monthes ago | By Politico
YAMHILL, Ore. - Yvette Potter knows her town. No one hears more about what's on the minds of the 1,105 residents of this farming city, an hour's drive from Portland. Her phone pings with texts and emails. Older residents prefer to call. People stop her as she walks through downtown. The stroll is brief - Yamhill's city center stretches for three blocks along Highway 47.
For Potter, Yamhill's mayor, hearing from the people who live here is a part of the job she loves. Potter picks up on the latest news and gossip, yes, but she also learns what worries people here. Water shortages brought on...
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Wellesley pulls away from Walpole, earn key BSC girls lacrosse win
WELLESLEY - For maybe a little part of halftime on Wednesday, the Wellesley girls lacrosse team had to feel a little discouraged in its game with Walpole. The Raiders had... Read more ...
Hingham exacts revenge on Lincoln-Sudbury
HINGHAM - For the last decade, only one other program has consistently provided headaches for Hingham lacrosse fans of all ages. That would be Lincoln-Sudbury, having already... Read more ...
Right-Wingers Accused A Trans Woman Of Being The Texas Shooter To Deflect Blame
Immediately following the shooting, disinformation began to spread online and was amplified by Republicans with big followings. Read more ...
Why Republicans Campaign on Guns While Democrats Choose Not To
For Republicans, brandishing firepower is a visual shorthand for hard-core conservatism. Democrats see little gain in highlighting an issue on which their party hasn't been... Read more ...
‘Precious individuals' taken in Texas school shooting
UVALDE, Texas - One student was an avid runner, so fast she swept the races at field day. Another was learning football plays from his grandfather. One girl sensed something... Read more ...
Local police say they've already implemented many of Biden's reforms
Many of the 21 points ordered by President Biden for federal law enforcement agencies, such as body cameras and banning no-knock warrants, have been adopted by large police... Read more ...
Louis Coleman's DNA found in Jassy Correia's body, witness testifies
An FBI forensic specialist testified that traces of Louis Coleman III's semen was present in the body of Jassy Correia, the woman he is accused of kidnapping leading to her... Read more ...
'Horrifying' conspiracy theories swirl around Texas shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - By now it's as predictable as the calls for thoughts and prayers: A mass shooting leaves many dead, and wild conspiracy theories and misinformation about the... Read more ...
Politicians call for change after shooting, history shows little impact...
If history is any guide there is little chance, even given the scope of the tragedy and the apparent anger of some politicians, that the shooting in Texas which left 21 dead... Read more ...
Chuck Schumer Announces The Senate Will Begin Voting On Gun Legislation Tomorrow
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the Senate will begin the process of voting on gun legislation tomorrow. Read more ...