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Tag: republican

  • Prof Patty
  • October 31, 2020

Fact check: ‘Living under minority rule’ post contains 6 true facts on Trump, Barrett

Camille Caldera USA TODAY Oct. 21, 2020 A post on Instagram by Betches Sup — the politics and news hub of the feminist website — states six claims to back up

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  • Prof Patty
  • October 4, 2020October 4, 2020

Debate?

It is what it is because you are who you are. Joe Biden Proud Boys, stand back and stand by. Donald Trump The main takeaway is that the debate didn’t alter the race. UBS’s Paul Donovan wro

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NY Times

  • How to Watch the Golden Globes 2026: Date, Time and Streaming
  • As Death Toll Surges in Iran, Leaders Take Tough Line Against Protesters
  • Once Again, Oldest Mississippi Synagogue is Attacked With Fire
  • Thiel Gives $3 Million to Group Seeking to Block California Wealth Tax
  • After Minnesota Shooting, ICE Again Limits Congressional Visits

NPR

  • 'Edward Scissorhands of dinosaurs' and more cool dino discoveries from 2025
  • This week in science: elephant trunks, butterfly migration and a hot galaxy cluster
  • A 'medical situation' is forcing NASA to end mission at the space station a month early
  • These dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping
  • How large is Greenland, really? Your map may be deceiving you

The Progressive

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  • The Cursed Island
  • A Family’s Story of Displacement and Survival in Gaza
  • A Palestinian Family’s Intergenerational Saga
  • The Case of Free Speech v. Trump

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FactCheck.org

  • Politicians Reach Different Conclusions on Minnesota Shooting Video
  • Trump Waters Down Colorado’s Population Trend
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Snopes.com

  • 15 rumors about the CIA that Snopes has investigated
  • FAFSA has asked applicants what 'type' of white they are since 2024. Here's why
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Tradeoffs

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