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On June 26, 2015 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the denial of marriage licenses violated the Due Process and the Equal Protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. The ruling made same sex marriage legal in all 50 U.S. States.
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Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested that the U.S. should arm Iranian citizens to help them rise up against their government. He claims that providing weapons would empower protesters to challenge the regime, but has also admitted that the U.S. lost track of some weapons previously…
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Senate Republicans have proposed allocating $1 billion in taxpayer funds for security upgrades tied to President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom, as part of a larger $72 billion immigration and border enforcement package. The move has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and watchdogs, who…
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The Trump administration has halted or canceled over 150 wind energy projects across the U.S., citing national security concerns and redirecting federal funds to fossil fuel investments. California and federal lawmakers are investigating deals in which the administration is paying energy companies nearly…
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A cruise ship carrying nearly 150 people has been stranded off the coast of West Africa after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers and left several others seriously ill. The World Health Organization has confirmed seven cases (two confirmed, five suspected), with one person critically…
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@VOTA asked…3yrs3Y
Political ideologies are coherent sets of beliefs and values that form a framework for understanding the role of government and the organization of society. They guide political behavior and policy decisions, influencing views on topics like economic distribution, individual liberties, and social justice.…
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