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McCain's speech on the Senate floor (full text and video)

"As I stand here today -- looking a little worse for wear I'm sure -- I have a refreshed appreciation for the protocols and customs of this body."

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A Simple Guide To The GOP's Health Care Bills

Here's how they'd change Obamacare.

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The Language of Gender Violence

The use of terms like "battered woman" and "accuser" have absolved men from taking responsibility for their actions, says educator Jackson Katz.

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Video: Constituent loses his temper at Rep. Tom MacArthur over health care

A town hall attendee called MacArthur "the single greatest threat" to his family.

Requires no explanation ...

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Auschwitz Survivor Confronts ICE Director: 'History Is Not On Your Side'

“For no other reason but for being Jewish, I was hauled off by the Nazis."

This is a powerful video.  A must watch.

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Trump Unveils 'Hard Power' Budget That Boosts Military Spending

The president's budget blueprint calls for a 10 percent increase in military spending, along with deep cuts in foreign aid and the Environmental Protection Agency.

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President Trump's proposed "America First Budget"

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6 Things Paul Ryan Doesn’t Understand About Poverty (But I Didn’t, Either)

We need to change the conversation about poverty and inequality. It starts with compassion and kindness. Editor's Note: This article was published on March 10, 2014, but it remains timely.Nicole Larson was the kind of person whose smile always made you want to smile back. It was only after a while that it struck you: She always smiled with her mouth closed.

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Bipartisan 'Bromance' Blossoms As 2 Texas Congressmen Make D.C. Road Trip

When flights from Texas to Washington were canceled because of snow, GOP Rep. Will Hurd and Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke decided to make the trip by car — together.

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Get your math brain today!

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Girl Scouts dress up as iconic women

To celebrate Women’s History Month, a group of Girl Scouts stepped into the shoes of iconic female leaders, from Amelia Earhart to Lucille Ball and Condoleezza Rice. The New York-area Girl Scouts, chosen from a pool of more than 300 applicants, physically and mentally transformed into the women for...

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See how viruses from animals jumped to humans – and how they became deadly. Watch the full explainer here: 

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Spotted at co-worker Kim Bryant’s house: a super classy reference bookcase, complete with dictionary podium. It’s just the kind of thing I imagine putting in my library room, if I could ever afford to have a library room. (Kim and her husband, Chris Willey, keep it in the hallway.)

This thing isn’t just for show: Chris says, “Every few days to look up a word I’ve seen somewhere (in a book or article) or one I’m thinking of but of which I’ve forgotten the meaning. … I highlight anything I look up.”

Is it better than using the Internet? “Yes! If for no other reason than it doesn’t have annoying ads all over it.” I can’t argue with that.

-Nicole

P.S. In case you’re wondering, the highlighted word in this photo is “demiurgic.”

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I love a dictionary on display! -Emily

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This is such a cool idea!

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Ellen's Comments on the Travel Ban

She didn’t have much to say about politics, but she did have much to say about "Finding Dory."

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The “Other Side” Is Not Dumb.

There’s a fun game I like to play in a group of trusted friends called “Controversial Opinion.” The rules are simple: Don’t talk about what was shared during Controversial Opinion afterward and you…

This article should be required reading and reflection. We are all guilty of this at least sometimes, myself included, and we would do well to be mindful of this advice. Not just to be more civil and respectful to one another, but to also be better, kinder people. And, heaven forbid learn something by considering the world from another's perspective.

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