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The Takeaway from WNYC Studios takes a look at voting in America.
by MPR News Staff

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In their own image: Native Americans share stories of recovery

In their own image: Native Americans share stories of recovery

The Mash-ka-wisen treatment center held its 40th annual Celebration on Sobriety Powwow Saturday in Sawyer, Minn. MPR News photojournalists attended the powwow and helped people take self-portraits and share their stories of recovery.
by Evan Frost and Lacey Young

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Women sue Renaissance Festival, alleging hostile work environment

The lawsuit raises questions about the festival's tradition of bawdy entertainment. Festival organizers deny the suit's allegations and say they are investigating claims of misconduct.
by Marianne Combs

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Aspen Ideas Festival: 'Can character be learned?'

Aspen Ideas Festival: 'Can character be learned?'

Psychologist and best-selling author Angela Duckworth talks with Jackie Bezos of the Bezos Family Foundation about a question posed at the 2018 Aspen Ideas Festival: Can character be learned?
by MPR News Staff

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YouTube, Apple and Facebook ban Infowars, which decries 'mega purge'

YouTube, Apple and Facebook ban Infowars, which decries 'mega purge'

Alex Jones' Infowars site accused the companies of censorship. Apple said, "We believe in representing a wide range of views, so long as people are respectful to those with differing opinions."
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Black Campaign School seeks to build black political power

Black Campaign School seeks to build black political power

Roughly 90 percent of elected officials in the United States are white. The Black Campaign School is trying to change those statistics by investing in a new generation of black politicians.
by Asma Khalid

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Elections bring battle for Rochester's soul

Elections bring battle for Rochester's soul

With three prominent offices open this election, a crowded field of candidates is running to shape Rochester's future as the Destination Medical Center project remakes the city.
by Catharine Richert

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NRA sues New York officials over 'blacklisting' campaign

NRA sues New York officials over 'blacklisting' campaign

The National Rifle Association is suffering grave financial harm that threatens its ability to pursue its advocacy mission because of a "blacklisting" campaign by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York regulators, the gun rights group said in a federal lawsuit.
by Associated Press

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