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The "Million MAGA March" on Washington shattered every stereotype of a Trump supporter — except one.
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An analysis of data from New York shows that stopping community spread — not canceling in-person schooling — is the way to protect students and teachers from covid-19.
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Seven governors: Americans need to stay home this Thanksgiving

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The event won’t be like past ones, but it can still be meaningful and creative.
Trumpism won on economics, Hispanic turnout and sloganeering.
Biden should tell Pelosi to make a deal.
No one should forget this, and no one should forgive it.
The new 'Call of Duty' asks players to immerse themselves in a Cold Warrior mind-set. Why does that make some people so uncomfortable?
We shouldn't go back to the blanket closures deemed necessary last spring.
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Our immune systems need time to learn how to fight this battle.
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A wave of help without consideration will sabotage Democrats' hopes for the Senate.
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Dry air helps the virus spread, but we can fight it.
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GOP leaders cannot continue to stand by while the president undermines democracy.
The president-elect can give a fresh chance to Volodymyr Zelensky.
The plane’s deadly crashes exposed a crucial flaw in U.S. aircraft regulation.
He lost a fair election. The only way to win is to deny the will of the voters.
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With major service reductions on the horizon, Metro needs congressional funding now.
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A tax abatement for development at transit centers will help the county.
  • Nov 13
What happens here can set the standard for the nation.
  • Nov 13
D.C. statehood took a hit, but Virginia Republicans and Maryland Democrats see a bright future.
  • Nov 13
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