October 22, 2022 by V Leigh

Since 2010, Border Patrol agents have killed over 231 people by shooting, choking, tasing, chasing, or beating them to death. Not a single agent in the 90 year history of the agency has ever been convicted of an on-duty killing.

Howard Since 2010, Border Patrol agents have killed over 231 people by shooting, choking, tasing, chasing, or beating them to death.

Not a single agent in the 90 year history of the agency has ever been convicted of an on-duty killing. https://t.co/nCR0v5iuST https://t.co/5jfEvfkiTN pic.twitter.com/X3wAGLeMm6
— Max Granger (@_maxgranger) October 6, 2022

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The ongoing violence and impunity of border agents must stop, which is why my colleagues @SBCCoalition and I are determined to bring meaningful accountability and reform to Border Patrol, the nation’s largest law enforcement agency. https://t.co/rz3GXPhVGC via @viceworldnews
— Andrea Guerrero (@guerreroandi) October 6, 2022

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Absolutely wild that in the span of two years, using Title 42 to weasel out of humanitarian obligations went from Stephen Miller’s wildest dream to something the liberal governor of New York takes a victory lap for promoting. Trump lost, but Miller won https://t.co/Fkh18wTfHc
— Felipe De La Hoz (@FelipeDLH) October 14, 2022

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October 21, 2022 by V Leigh

Racism is broader than individuals on the LA City Council says @DocMellyMel. “[Racist institutions] are helped along by individuals who have a vested interest in making sure that they exploit Black neighborhoods & people & minimize Black power.”

As usual 40 yrs later we are told something is unhealthy & cancerous. Companies knew those chemicals in hair relaxers for Black women caused fibroid tumors more. In the 70s some of our parents couldn’t gain employment if their hair was not relaxed. pic.twitter.com/O4P4Z05nTb
— 💫NikkiB✨ (@islandtyme22) October 18, 2022

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Kansas City police said reports of a possible serial killer targeting Black women in the area were “completely unfounded”

A month later, one escaped from torture and abuse in the man’s basement for a month & told investigators her friends “didn’t make it”https://t.co/MAYEalgJqo
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) October 15, 2022

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Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville asserted that Democrats support reparations for the descendants of enslaved people because “they think the people that do the crime are owed that.”

This is racism, plain and simple. https://t.co/12tznciLsn
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) October 10, 2022

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A reminder that Tommy Tuberville was a collegiate coach for nearly 30 years, during which he coached scores of Black players. He made millions off their abilities, but here’s what he really thinks about Black folks. https://t.co/aFjqocLTNH
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 9, 2022

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Growing GOP voter challenges have a long history of keeping down the Black vote https://t.co/OCdFbCSgzj
— Salon (@Salon) October 12, 2022

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Scholars of racism have outlined this in their work for years, how one doesn’t have to be the direct target of a racist act to still experience its harmful impact. The “weathering” of racism. There are many examples, with varying gradations, that Black folks experience every day.
— Clint Smith (@ClintSmithIII) October 14, 2022

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Rooting out structural racism from our public health systems requires intentional investments to develop anti-racist health policy.

Proud to work with @ewarren & @BLeeForCongress to make help make this funding a reality. https://t.co/4aN0Y5Y4zf
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) October 13, 2022

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One out of every three Black California residents has experienced racism while seeking medical care, new study finds. https://t.co/hrqLidyWVd
— San Francisco Chronicle (@sfchronicle) October 13, 2022

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Racism is broader than individuals on the LA City Council says @DocMellyMel.

“[Racist institutions] are helped along by individuals who have a vested interest in making sure that they exploit Black neighborhoods & people & minimize Black power.”

WATCH: https://t.co/jbdWu8oKky pic.twitter.com/hfgBUxJCyt
— BreakThrough News (@BTnewsroom) October 14, 2022

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How do you turn racist comments by Latinx members of the LA City Council into an attack on me? Ask @nytdavidbrooks who in his recent column misrepresented my scholarship, which the @nytimes routinely allows its columnists to do.

This is what happens when accuracy is nothing. 1/ pic.twitter.com/dKmJe4OAql
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) October 15, 2022

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October 17, 2022 by V Leigh

America is terrifying. #abuseofpower #policebrutality

School Resource Officer Fractures Student’s Skull In Hallway https://t.co/JtDi4jLUv4 via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) October 13, 2022

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Incarcerated Army veteran dies after Florida prison guards broke his neck and left him paralyzed and in excruciating pain then walked past his cell 170 times over five days, ignoring his screams. https://t.co/erowCsHXfy
— David Menschel (@davidminpdx) October 12, 2022

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Another miscarriage of Justice. Another day in America. Officer Delacruz found NOT guilty in the murder of #PamelaTurner. #BlackWomenMatter
— Linda Sarsour (@lsarsour) October 11, 2022

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The Texas police officer who killed #PamelaTurner in 2019 was found not guilty of aggravated assault.

Juan Delacruz shot her 5x in the face, chest and stomach, claiming she evaded arrest and grabbed his Taser. Family says he routinely harassed her and knew of her mental illness. pic.twitter.com/JssavqWKSv
— AJ+ (@ajplus) October 11, 2022

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Cops Paralyze Arrested Man, MASSIVE Lawsuit Follows https://t.co/vgbriQAqM5 via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) October 8, 2022

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This system of disciplinary appeals, arbitration and reinstatement is 1000x more consequential to police accountability than qualified immunity. But you rarely hear anything about it, much less see actions to actually change it. https://t.co/qsWnjDhLLv
— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) October 6, 2022

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America is terrifying. pic.twitter.com/0F0dRDWTsu
— I am (@mackio_) October 11, 2022

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October 16, 2022 by V Leigh

We’ve only just begun to examine the racial disparities of long covid

We’ve only just begun to examine the racial disparities of long covid https://t.co/Ku0FNAse8l
— Kenyon Farrow (@kenyonfarrow) September 22, 2022

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We can talk about vaccine rollouts, we can talk about some declines in deaths, but COVID-19 causing a decrease in life expectancy among Black and brown folks and the ongoing tolls of long COVID still puts stains on any alleged public health success stories right now.
— Marissa 💃🏾 (@marissaaevans) October 4, 2022

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Good news! After two massive and massively inequitable waves of death, covid death rates by race have harmoniously converged for some period of time. pic.twitter.com/EshMKKvzGm
— wsbgnl (@wsbgnl) October 4, 2022

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This image is so powerful. I think of it in terms of being chronically ill/disabled and trying to make the best of that, especially because everyone wants you to. It’s exhausting making lemonade out of lemons indefinitely. pic.twitter.com/rI4ukUP1wc
— Candace D. (@DiaryofaSickGrl) October 2, 2022

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During COVID, 11,000 federal prisoners were released early onto home confinement. Only *17 reoffended, almost all for drugs. Only one committed a new violent crime (aggravated assault) – i.e. the violent recidivism rate was 0.009%. https://t.co/JE7GVRsLtY
— David Menschel (@davidminpdx) September 30, 2022

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October 15, 2022 by V Leigh

Americans WANT: —to raise the minimum wage —strengthen social safety nets & unions —make the wealthy & corporations pay their fair share —and much more Why won’t Congress get it done?

These UW librarians say they won’t be shushed when it comes to calling for fair pay. https://t.co/IWccLeyshd
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) October 14, 2022

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Congratulations to the faculty unions at Rutgers who were able to reverse the lifting of the university’s mask mandate after filing a legal challenge.https://t.co/Y8ljOqRagg
— Dr. Lucky Tran (@luckytran) October 5, 2022

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— Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) September 30, 2022

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Starbucks fires yet another outspoken pro-union barista—supposedly for wearing a suicide awareness pin

Will Westlake was once summoned to an hourlong anti-union session where it was just him & 6 managers

The union says Sbucks has fired 100 baristas who helped lead union efforts https://t.co/OCfpV0qpky
— Steven Greenhouse (@greenhousenyt) October 5, 2022

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Corporations: “We have no choice but to raise prices due to inflation!”

Also corporations: pic.twitter.com/hvfD35Qn9E
— Public Citizen (@Public_Citizen) October 13, 2022

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Amazon’s products can collect data about you when you

Talk
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Walk by
Show your face
Cough
Snore
Come home
Leave home
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Play music
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— Geoffrey A. Fowler (@geoffreyfowler) October 12, 2022

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Americans WANT:
—to raise the minimum wage
—strengthen social safety nets & unions
—make the wealthy & corporations pay their fair share
—and much more

Why won’t Congress get it done?

Because their corporate donors tell them not to.#UnionStrong
— SEIU (@SEIU) July 18, 2022

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October 14, 2022 by V Leigh

BREAKING: The Select Committee unanimously votes to subpoena Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States, to provide evidence as part of the committee’s investigation.

Take 7 minutes to watch House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and others respond to the Capitol insurrection in previously unseen footage. pic.twitter.com/qFDdLSuMmM
— The Recount (@therecount) October 13, 2022

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Former WH counsel Pat Cipollone clammed up when asked point-blank if President Trump did or did not want violent rioters to leave the Capitol on January 6 pic.twitter.com/YFePZOCyTD
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) October 14, 2022

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BREAKING: The Select Committee unanimously votes to subpoena Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States, to provide evidence as part of the committee’s investigation.
— January 6th Committee (@January6thCmte) October 13, 2022

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October 9, 2022 by V Leigh

Breaking News: President Biden pardoned everyone convicted of marijuana possession under federal law and said the U.S. will review how the drug is classified.

President Biden is planning to issue an executive order pardoning people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law.

He’ll also urge governors to do the same for state cases of civil possession of marijuana. https://t.co/aGiRLM8JOx
— POLITICO (@politico) October 6, 2022

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Sending people to jail for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives – for conduct that is legal in many states. That’s before you address the clear racial disparities around prosecution and conviction. Today, we begin to right these wrongs.
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 6, 2022

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Biden youth outreach: Canceling student debt, pardoning marijuana possession, defending abortion rights

Republican youth outreach: Suing to stop student debt relief, attacking Biden for extremely popular marijuana reform, forcing rape victims to give birth to their rapist’s baby
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) October 7, 2022

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I applaud the president for yesterday’s executive action on marijuana. But we’ve got a long way to go. I happen to believe that marijuana should be legal all over this country. pic.twitter.com/blqiMi4ulI
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) October 7, 2022

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Marijuana arrests account for over half of all drug arrests in our country.

This is an important step forward, but we must keep pushing for more. Legalize marijuana. Expunge records. Protect undocumented folks. End the war on drugs. https://t.co/rH8QPrtKU7
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) October 7, 2022

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Wait, so do I get my job at the WH back? https://t.co/PSOlsNQzQ4
— Anya Lehr (@anyalehr) October 6, 2022

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An overwhelming number of Black people impacted by marijuana conviction are ineligible for these special pardon projects due to stacking of charges and tough on policing legislation.
— Miracle. ESQ. MSW. (@miracolomucize) October 6, 2022

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Learning that 0 people are being freed by Biden’s order and feeling like an idiot for being optimistic for a second. I wonder if Democrats ever consider what repeatedly doing this type of empty, symbolic, hope crushing let-down stuff does to folks.
— Read Class Struggle Unionism by Joe Burns (@JoshuaPotash) October 7, 2022

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BREAKING: Beto O’Rourke heeds Joe Biden’s call to end marijuana crimes — announces that when he becomes governor Texas will “finally legalize marijuana” and “expunge the records of those arrested” for its possession. RT IF YOU HOPE BETO BEATS GREG ABBOTT!
— Occupy Democrats (@OccupyDemocrats) October 6, 2022

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Nobody in America is made any safer because we put someone in prison for marijuana possession. Join us in telling every governor to follow Biden’s lead and pardon everyone in your state who has been convicted of simple marijuana possession.

(🧵8/8) https://t.co/j2iYlX39Nh
— Public Citizen (@Public_Citizen) October 7, 2022

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If President Biden can pardon all federal possession of marijuana convictions, every single Governor should do the same for state convictions.

This is long overdue
— Isaac G. Bryan (@ib2_real) October 6, 2022

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Breaking News: President Biden pardoned everyone convicted of marijuana possession under federal law and said the U.S. will review how the drug is classified. https://t.co/frPIONvJJc
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 6, 2022

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October 8, 2022 by V Leigh

What century are we in?’ — While discussing reproductive rights in the U.S., Pres. Biden said officials at the University of Idaho warned staff against providing contraception or information on birth control for students

‘What century are we in?’ — While discussing reproductive rights in the U.S., Pres. Biden said officials at the University of Idaho warned staff against providing contraception or information on birth control for students pic.twitter.com/osk5ZpaLQd
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) October 4, 2022

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Biden to roll out new guidance to universities to protect abortion access 100 days since Roe was overturned https://t.co/LczXxoY83B
— CNBC (@CNBC) October 4, 2022

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Herschel Walker said this morning that if he’s paid for an abortion, “I would have said it, because it’s nothing to be ashamed of there.”

If there’s nothing to be ashamed of, then why does he support a national abortion ban?
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 6, 2022

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So just to be clear- Republicans want to ban abortion except when they need one. Got it.
— David Hogg ☮️ (@davidhogg111) October 6, 2022

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Abortion is health care.
— Josh Shapiro (@JoshShapiroPA) October 6, 2022

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Abortion is health care and health care is a human right.

We must codify the rights that were guaranteed by Roe at the federal level so abortion is protected in every single state.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) October 6, 2022

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In April, Mississippi enacted the Pregnancy Resource Act. It gives $3.5M in tax credits to corporations for donations to “pregnancy resource centers.”

These PRCs, which convince women not to get abortions, are pretty secretive. So, we started digging. 🧵https://t.co/sICWM5nf6e
— Shalina Chatlani (@chatlanis) October 6, 2022

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October 6, 2022 by V Leigh

LAPD Officer Killed in Training ‘Accident’ Was Investigating Gang Rape by 4 Other Officers

Black Lives Matter born out of enduring 350 years of slavery and systemic racism.

White Lives Matter born out of 3.5 years of not being the center of attention.
— Natasha Chandel (@Natasha_Chandel) October 3, 2022

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Cops SUED For Taunting, Tasering Restrained Black Man https://t.co/uslB1ZoBxE via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) October 2, 2022

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UPDATE: Cops Sued Over Tortured Death Of Mentally Disabled Man https://t.co/R8MNfJM8VT via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) October 2, 2022

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Ah, well, nevertheless… pic.twitter.com/PJnQncAWRC
— 👻Spooky SpectreKILLoquy🎃 (@Caulimovirus) October 3, 2022

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LAPD Officer Killed in Training ‘Accident’ Was Investigating Gang Rape by 4 Other Officers https://t.co/MJxxF53A6M pic.twitter.com/vuxiMcY8D7
— Jezebel (@Jezebel) October 4, 2022

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October 3, 2022 by V Leigh

Florida GOP votes against FEMA funding

Florida GOP votes against FEMA funding https://t.co/vhVD5x9FFS
— Andrew Chung (@andrew_chung_) October 2, 2022

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Every Republican Senator and Congressperson from Florida voted against federal aid for Hurricane Ian.

Every. Single. One.

Wow.
— Nina Turner (@ninaturner) October 2, 2022

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After Hurricane Ian slammed Florida’s coast, I made my way to Fort Myers to report on the devastation in the city’s predominantly Black neighborhoods.

“Send help,” one resident told me. “They ain’t coming for us. This is a good ol’ boy town.”https://t.co/u4aX5txLTl
— Margo Snipe (@margoasnipe) September 30, 2022

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DeSantis spent $615,000 of Florida taxpayer money to Vertol Systems Company Inc to fly 50 men, women and children from Texas, where he lured them with the promise of jobs and shelter, to Martha’s Vineyard.

That is $12,300 per person of Florida taxpayer money for a cruel stunt.
— Amy Siskind 🏳️‍🌈 (@Amy_Siskind) September 17, 2022

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While Hurricane Ian may be new, the impact it has had on families followed by the slow government response in aid is something many are all too familiar with – especially communities of color. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/0M8y8LP74Y
— ColorOfChange (@ColorOfChange) October 3, 2022

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Oppression Monitor Daily

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Month: October 2022

Since 2010, Border Patrol agents have killed over 231 people by shooting, choking, tasing, chasing, or beating them to death. Not a single agent in the 90 year history of the agency has ever been convicted of an on-duty killing.

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Racism is broader than individuals on the LA City Council says @DocMellyMel. “[Racist institutions] are helped along by individuals who have a vested interest in making sure that they exploit Black neighborhoods & people & minimize Black power.”

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America is terrifying. #abuseofpower #policebrutality

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We’ve only just begun to examine the racial disparities of long covid

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Americans WANT: —to raise the minimum wage —strengthen social safety nets & unions —make the wealthy & corporations pay their fair share —and much more Why won’t Congress get it done?

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BREAKING: The Select Committee unanimously votes to subpoena Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States, to provide evidence as part of the committee’s investigation.

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Breaking News: President Biden pardoned everyone convicted of marijuana possession under federal law and said the U.S. will review how the drug is classified.

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What century are we in?’ — While discussing reproductive rights in the U.S., Pres. Biden said officials at the University of Idaho warned staff against providing contraception or information on birth control for students

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