Hillary Clinton this week became the first woman nominated for the presidency by a major party. But not even a century ago, the idea that a woman could even be part of the establishment was laughable
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Native American teen faces a year in prison for possessing one gram of weed
Devontre Thomas faces a federal trial that advocates say is a waste of resources and a stark reminder that law enforcement continue to target people of color
‘America is already great’: Barack Obama urges US to back Clinton in last big speech
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Multiple people stabbed at Sacramento white nationalist rally
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