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Florida9 hours ago

Key West Pride’s state funding pulled

Republican Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed anti-DEI bill

Federal Government10 hours ago

DOE investigates Smith College’s trans-inclusive policy

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Ukraine17 hours ago

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Rehoboth Beach6 days ago

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Delaware7 days ago

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District of Columbia7 days ago

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Maryland7 days ago

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World

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Russia2 days ago

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New Zealand5 days ago

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European Union6 days ago

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