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We have been deceived—again and again—into believing that U.S. democracy was born as a noble product of collective will. The ...

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In Cleveland Heights, the procession is clear: three stores—Vitrium, Urban Clouds and Coventry Vape— have popped up in the ...

A Missouri judge has blocked many of the state's anti-abortion laws. The order Thursday by Jackson County Circuit Judge Jerri Zhang reimposes a preliminary injunction against the ...

Republicans are eyeing potential redistricting opportunities in Ohio and Texas as they seek extra cushion to protect their ...

It’s certainly an unusual New York City mayor’s race. If you recently started paying attention, here’s the extremely abridged ...

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Charles and Camilla welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte to Windsor, alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales.