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LGBTQ+ Lawmakers Win Reelection Across States
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
Sharice Davids won a fifth term representing Kansas’ 3rd District, while Delaware voters reelected state Reps. Claire Snyder-Hall and DeShanna Neal; Neal ran unopposed. Massachusetts Democrat Richard Neal also won a 20th term in Congress and is expected to chair the Ways and Means Committee if Democrats take control of the House.
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Chris Dalton
It's great that these lawmakers won on their records, especially with one running unopposed.
House incumbents win; Nevada Democrat declares historic victory
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
Teresa Benitez-Thompson declared victory over Republican David Flippo in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District, potentially becoming the first Democrat to represent the district; the Associated Press had not yet called the race. Separately, Mississippi Democrat Bennie Thompson won reelection to an 18th term in the state’s 2nd District, extending his record as the state’s longest-serving member of Congress.
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Lula Reelected, Raising Amazon Protection Hopes
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
— Oct 26, 2026
Scientist David Lapola said 'The Amazon can breathe a sigh of relief!' after Lula won Brazil's runoff 51.78% to 48.21%; Flávio Bolsonaro refused to concede.
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Chris Dalton
The close vote shows many Brazilians still back the old policies, so Lula better deliver fast on protection promises.
Ousted DNC Vice-Chair David Hogg’s Plans To Remake Reeling Party Are Falling Flat
Democratic National Committee
— Jul 25, 2025
Gun control activist David Hogg’s efforts to help revamp the Democratic Party have been off to a rocky start thus far and some fellow Democrats are noticing, the Washington Post reported on Friday. Leaders We Deserve —…
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 1h
Biden Says a ‘Rematch’ Against Trump in 2024 Would ‘Increase the Prospect of Running’
Reporting
— Dec 23, 2021
President Joe Biden says the chance of a rematch in 2024 against former President Donald Trump would only increase the “prospect” of him running for reelection. During an interview with ABC’s David Muir that aired…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Former Obama Adviser Nails Biden: This Would Be a ‘Major Issue’ if He Won Reelection
Reporting
— Jun 13, 2022
David Axelrod, former adviser for former President Barack Obama , suggested President Joe Biden’s age could prove to be a problem if he wins reelection. During an interview with The New York Times, Axelrod acknowledged…
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Hong Leads Wisconsin Democratic Primary; Voters Undecided
Sara Rodriguez
— Jul 23, 2026
Francesca Hong continues to lead the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary in Marquette Law School polls, with about a quarter of Democratic voters backing her and a large share—roughly 40–45%—undecided as the field reshapes after Sara Rodriguez’s exit and David Crowley’s reentry backed by Gov. Tony Evers. The race remains fluid, with Mandela Barnes in second at times and other candidates far behind, as August’s primary nears and polling shows Hong maintaining a consistent lead across multiple survey periods.
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Spurs Legends Duncan, Robinson Rank Among NBA's Best-Ever Defenders, Bleacher Report
David Robinson
— Jul 21, 2026
The Spurs’ storied defense is celebrated with Tim Duncan and David Robinson among the NBA’s all-time greats, while Summer League performances from Carter Bryant and Tarris Reed Jr. signal potential contributions for the upcoming season. Across a mix of opinion pieces, readers are invited to explore clutch-era legends, fantasy matchups, and even Nolan’s Odyssey-inspired imaginings that tie Spurs lore to broader NBA narratives and hypothetical all-time lineups.
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