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Native child welfare law faces major Supreme Court challenge

Native child welfare law faces major Supreme Court challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday on the most significant challenge to a law that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children. The outcome could undercut the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act.
by The Associated Press

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Be patient: This election is probably going to go on a while

Be patient: This election is probably going to go on a while

Election Day is Tuesday, but expect this election to go on a while. Close races, rules changes and a conspiratorial environment all may lead to delays.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Doorsteps, phone calls, tours: Campaigns make crunchtime appeals

Doorsteps, phone calls, tours: Campaigns make crunchtime appeals

With more than a half-million ballots already cast, the midterm election campaign concludes with a flurry of voter-mobilization activity. Several big races are primed for tight finishes. 
by Brian Bakst

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Take us with you

Take us with you

Research the candidates on your ballot before you vote. Punch in your address and select who is worthy of your vote. Save it and take us with you Tuesday.

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Reading, writing, and legislating: Educators of color seek to shape Minnesota schools from the state Capitol

Reading, writing, and legislating: Educators of color seek to shape Minnesota schools from the state Capitol

Last year, the state legislature tripled funding to recruit and retain teachers of color in Minnesota schools. Now, more educators of color may be headed to the state Capitol to craft their own laws.

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