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News

A Red Wave Didn’t Give Republicans the House But Gerrymandering Probably Will

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News

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By Carter Sherman
News

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By Tess Owen
News

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By Carter Sherman
News

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By Cameron Joseph
News

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By Tess Owen
News

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By Trone Dowd
News

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By Carter Sherman
News

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By Manisha Krishnan
News

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07.04.22

By Mack Lamoureux
News

At Least Six Dead in Chicago-Area Mass Shooting at July 4 Parade

07.04.22

By David Gilbert

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