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Politics is Ruining Friendships and Families

Do you have an aunt or uncle who loves to express their wild opinions on Facebook and proceeds to attack people in the comments of their controversial post? We all do. You’re not alone. During these wild times of change in our country, it’s important to just take a breath.

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ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 09: People wait in line to vote in Georgia's Primary Election on June 9, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Voters in Georgia, West Virginia, South Carolina, North Dakota, and Nevada are holding primaries amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by  Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)
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Election Day Is Coming Up, But We Can’t Lose Patience

Election day is officially less than a week away, and aside from the day itself, there are very few milestones left between the country and the election of its next president. With both of the presidential debates in the rearview window—the second having been a tamer and more restrained event than the first—and the Senate adjourned until after the election, the race is officially in its final stretch.

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Medicare and Medicaid to Potentially Cover Covid Vaccine

The Trump administration is set to announce a plan to cover costs of Covid-19 vaccines for many Americans. The plan, which is to be announced this week, is said to cover the out-of-pocket costs of these vaccines for the millions of Americans receiving Medicare or Medicaid.

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Judge Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed To Supreme Court

As of Monday evening, President Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, has been successfully confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States of America in a 52-48 vote.

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The Final Presidential Debate Is Officially Over

The final presidential debate of the 2020 general election cycle happened Thursday night, October 22. And, compared to its predecessor – the September 29 match-up between Trump and Biden in Cleveland – last night’s debate was a relatively restrained affair.

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Senate Committee Approves Barrett

President Donald Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, has been pushed through the Senate Judiciary Committee. Democrats boycotted the vote and were absent, claiming it was too close to the Presidential election.

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Here Are The Basics To Know For Thursday’s Presidential Debate

The presidential debates of 2020’s general election have been steeped in conflict and confusion. The first debate quickly became infamous for its contentious nature. It was an event dominated by cross-talk, with President Trump talking over both the moderator Chris Wallace and his opponent, Joe Biden.

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Melania Trump Does Not Attend Rally Tuesday Due to Covid-19

Following the Covid-19 diagnosis of the President, First Lady, and many others in the White House, President Donald Trump has returned to the campaign trail. His wife, Melania Trump, however, has since cancelled her most recent campaign appearance due to her bout with Covid-19.

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Op-Ed: Andrew Gounardes’ Ridiculous Campaign of Lies and Smears Against Vito Bruno

Recently I saw a mailer by [State Sen.] Andrew Gounardes attacking the candidate that I am supporting for State Senate in southwest Brooklyn, Vito Bruno.

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Disagreement Over Drop Boxes Adds To Election Conflict

Though the election is officially fifteen days away, over 29 million people across the United States have already voted, according to the U.S. Elections Project. As the lead up to Election Day continues, though, so too does the conflict that has underlined much of this year’s election season.

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Putin Proposes Extension For New Start Treaty

On Friday, Putin proposed that the nuclear arms control pact, or New START treaty, be extended for at least one year. The treaty is on course to expire in February unless the countries agree to its extension.

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Kamala Harris Suspends In Person Campaigning

A flight crew member and communications director, both affiliated with the Biden campaign, have tested positive for the coronavirus. Following this news, Senator Kamala Harris’ campaign travel has been halted.

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