Congress bound, Minnesota’s Ilhan Omar enjoys another first
Seattle Times5 days agoFresh off of becoming the first Somali-American elected to Congress, Ilhan Omar said Wednesday that she’s still enjoying being known for her firsts. In 2016 the one-time refugee became ...
World War I reminds that 'no war is worth it'
The Post and Courier17 hours agoOne hundred years ago the armistice was signed that ended World War I. The “War to End All Wars” had left 17 million dead and 20 million wounded. Even the
Liz Cheney poised for ascent into Republican leadership
Seattle Times6 hours agoLiz Cheney has had a quiet first term as congresswoman, but that’s about to change. If she succeeds, Cheney will be the only woman in House Republican leadership — and follow in the footsteps ...
Steve King unflinching, determined after narrow House win
Seattle Times5 days agoThe victory over Democrat J.D. Scholten came amid outcry over his association with white supremacist groups, which he says is false, and his hardline views on immigration, abortion and gun rights ...
Young: Something to respect about the election
Newsday1 day agoIn that sense, Tuesday’s mixed outcome — an impressive Democratic victory in the House, some Republican gains in the Senate — is something to cheer for. In a polarized age when Red America has ...
Column: Meet The First Women Who Roared Into the House
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Angela Merkel’s Jewish legacy
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Opinion | Sophia Nelson: Will America’s evangelicals choose God or Trump in the midterms?
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President Donald J. Trump Names Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom | The White House
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