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Barack Obama Urges Voters: ‘Do Not Let Them Take Away Your Democracy’
Barack Obama laid bare the stakes of the upcoming election, urging citizens on Wednesday to not allow their “cynicism” about government to allow those in power to take advantage of them.“Look, I understand why many Americans are down on government. The way the rules have been set up and abused in Congress make it easy for special interests to stop progress. Believe me, I know. I understand why a white factory worker who’s seen his wages cut or his job shipped overseas might feel like the governm
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Andrew Yang Criticizes Cable Network News: ‘Americans Around the Country Know Different’
Andrew Yang came out swinging during Thursday’s Democratic debate by criticizing the ways cable news networks have covered the Trump administration.“If you turned on cable network news today, you would think [Trump’s] our president because of some combination of Russia, racism, Facebook, Hillary Clinton, and emails all mixed together. But Americans around the country know different,” Yang said.His statement came after an awkward on-stage interaction with moderator Judy Woodruff.Also Read: MSNBC
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One Mom Saved Those Controversial Walmart ‘Woman President’ T-Shirts to Wear to Hillary Clinton’s Nomination
In 1995, Walmart pulled a shirt that read, “Someday a woman will be president.” On Wednesday, a mom and her daughter wore those tees for Hillary Clinton's historic nomination.
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Meet Meryl Streep's Not-So-American-Flag Dress
In her American-flag-print dress at Tuesday night’s Democratic National Convention, Meryl Streep looked like one of the most patriotic people in the room. But it was actually created by Catherine Malandrino — a French designer.
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This Surprise Proposal Might Be the Cutest Moment From the Democratic National Convention
Too cute!