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I Experienced Jack Smith’s Zeal Firsthand. Will Trump Get the Same Treatment?

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Georgia Voting Numbers Do Indeed Show Youth Surge

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Elon Musk, functioning elections, “Andor,” and death — Americans can genuinely give thanks for all these things and more this holiday.

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Egypt’s Climate Summit Was a “Rehearsal” for COP28 in Dubai

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Even in a police state, climate justice and human rights advocates found ways to come together and make their voices heard, but some worry about what comes next.

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