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'Through the looking glass': Conspiracy theories spread faster and wider than ever

'Through the looking glass': Conspiracy theories spread faster and wider than ever

While false conspiracies aren't new, experts say their reach is spreading – accelerated by social media, encouraged by former President Donald Trump, and weaponized in a way that is unprecedented.
by Joel Rose

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Intelligence Squared debate: Has the GOP lost its way?

Intelligence Squared debate: Has the GOP lost its way?

A debate from the Intelligence Squared series: Has the GOP lost its way?

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Cuomo allegations leave Democrats grappling with response

Cuomo allegations leave Democrats grappling with response

The Democratic governor is struggling through a sexual harassment scandal that’s testing the limits of his party’s support as Democrats grapple with their first political crisis of the post-Trump era. So far, few Democrats have come to Cuomo’s rescue. 
by The Associated Press

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Lifelong educator, Miguel Cardona, confirmed as education secretary

Lifelong educator, Miguel Cardona, confirmed as education secretary

The former fourth grade teacher, principal and state education commissioner will take the reins at the U.S. Department of Education as the fight intensifies over school reopening.
by Cory Turner

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Minn. Senate panel approves medical cannabis smoking

Minn. Senate panel approves medical cannabis smoking

State lawmakers remain divided on whether to legalize cannabis, but there’s movement on a separate bill to allow patients in the medical cannabis program to smoke marijuana.
by Tim Pugmire

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The fight for voting rights

The fight for voting rights

The Supreme Court takes up the national battle over voting restrictions this week. Here’s what you need to know.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Tide turns on Minnesota legislative session

Tide turns on Minnesota legislative session

A more than 180-degree turn in the state’s finances will reshuffle debate over a new state budget. Here is a nuts-and-bolts look at the Minnesota Legislature for this week.
by Brian Bakst

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Trump calls for GOP unity, repeats lies about election loss

Trump calls for GOP unity, repeats lies about election loss

Taking the stage for the first time since leaving office, former President Donald Trump on Sunday called for Republican Party unity, even as he exacerbated intraparty divisions and trumpeted lies about the election.
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