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As President Trump’s assault on America’s civic institutions approaches its 100th day, the question is…
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More from our inbox: Hegseth’s MistakesPope Francis blessed tens of thousands of faithful gathered in…
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“Who am I to judge?” Pope Francis uttered those words in July 2013, just four…
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No part of the world will be hit harder by President Trump’s barrage of “reciprocal”…
Read MoreNational Science Foundation Terminates Hundreds of Active Research Awards
The agency targeted grants focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as research on…
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