Chloee Weiner
Stories
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All democracies are fragile—here are the early signs of civil war at home and abroad
Based on her work for a CIA task force aimed at predicting civil wars, political scientist Barbara F. Walter examines the rise in extremism and threats to democracies around the globe and at home.
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Politics
Rosalynn Carter, transformative former first lady and mental health advocate, dies
The wife of former President Jimmy Carter was 96 years old. She spent decades as a prominent advocate for mental health and professionalized the role of first lady.
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How labor unions shaped America
Labor unions brought us the weekend, social security and health insurance. Political scientist Margaret Levi explains the history of unions and calls for a 21st-century revival of the labor movement.
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Politics
Andrew Cuomo To Resign After Investigation Finds He Sexually Harassed Multiple Women
The three-term New York governor announced he will resign following a scathing report from the state's attorney general that corroborated allegations made by 11 women.
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Politics
Vice President Harris Becomes The First Woman To Speak At U.S. Navy Commencement
In front of an outdoor audience at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Harris urged graduates to defend the country against global threats in a new era ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Politics
Here's What You Need To Know Ahead Of Biden's Address To A Joint Session Of Congress
Wednesday's speech will be familiar and unique all at once. The president will still enter down the aisle of the House chamber. But he will also be addressing a masked, socially distanced audience.
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National
'A Sigh Of Relief': Crowdfunded Cab Rides Aim To Get Asian Americans Home Safe
In response to attacks against Asian Americans, there are efforts in some major U.S. cities to pool funds for taxi or app-based rides for people who feel unsafe walking or taking public transport.
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National
Biden To Nominate Gun Control Advocate, Law Enforcement Veteran To Lead ATF
David Chipman, a gun owner, was a special agent at the bureau and advises the Giffords advocacy group. His nomination comes with the rollout of White House initiatives to try to curb gun violence.
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Science
With Mini Helicopter On Mars, NASA Hopes To Reinvent Flight 'On Another World'
The successful deployment of Ingenuity brings NASA one step closer to its first attempt at testing the possibility of powered, controlled flight on another planet.
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Science
New Effort To Clean Up Space Junk Prepares To Launch
Known as ELSA-d, the mission will exhibit technology that could help capture space junk, some of the millions of pieces of orbital debris that float above Earth.