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Filibuster FAQs: What Is This Senate Procedure and Why Does It Matter for You?

While it’s easy to tune out all the political noise, the future of this Senate procedure does directly affect you and your family.

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Here’s How the Violence Against Women Act Impacts Michigan

Leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous time for any survivor. That's why Michigan advocates say it's imperative the Violence Against Women Act is fully reauthorized.

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Fauci: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Could Help ‘Alleviate so Much of the Stress and Human Suffering’

The vaccine has a lower efficacy rate than others on the market, but experts say it will still make a huge difference.

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COVID-19 Infections and Deaths Increase With Higher Income Inequality, Study Finds

The data shows that “high levels of income inequality harm population health, irrespective of racial or ethnic composition.”

A sign on the back of a truck in the caravan that reads "Do your part, stop the spread and do 2020 Census." Outside the 3rd and Spruce Recreation Center in Reading Friday afternoon September 25, 2020 where the City of Reading held an event to encourage people to fill out the census. (Photo by Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images)
The United States Will Go Through Redistricting In 2021. What Is That?

The details on how we get sorted into new congressional districts every ten years.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) talks to reporters as he waits for a train in the Senate Subway as he heads to the Republican Policy Luncheon on January 26, 2021 in Washington, DC. Today senators will be sworn in as the jury for the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. Senate President pro tempore Patrick Leahy (D-VT) will preside over the trial in place of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
It’s Been Three Weeks Since the Insurrection. What’s Going On?

The Senate GOP looks unlikely to convict Trump for inciting insurrection at the deadly Capitol riot.

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Despite Claims to the Contrary, Data Shows Shutdowns Weren’t the Major Force Behind Job Losses

New data shows people in the United States started staying at home before government officials ordered any shutdowns.