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Joel Burgess

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Even a Trump pardon can't erase Jan. 6. This man is learning that

Editor's note: This column is part of Changing Minds, a USA TODAY Opinion series. Ahead of the November midterm elections, we talked with people...

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DSA candidates won primaries. Will they win the midterms? Tell us.

I knew democratic socialists were having a moment. But a recent win in Florida makes me think it might be longer than that. In that state's Aug....

20.08.2026 40

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Where were you on 9/11? What do you remember? Tell us.

14.08.2026 60

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'Not in his nose': A father's plea for year-round school

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Trump claims 2020 election was 'stolen.' Do you agree? Tell us.

There's plenty of 2026 election news happening, with primaries being won, scandals crashing candidates out of races and voters determining what...

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Lionel Messi is a genius at soccer and aging. We can learn from him.

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Platner was walking red flag. What makes a good candidate? Tell us.

08.07.2026 40

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Did Trump ruin the World Cup for US by calling FIFA? Take our poll.

06.07.2026 40

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Who are you rooting for in the 2026 World Cup? Tell us here.

09.06.2026 40

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Is California a boon or bane to America? Tell us here.

02.06.2026 30

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Unsecured guns destroy lives. And 7 million kids have access to one.

01.06.2026 60

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What is causing rise in political violence? Tell us what you think.

28.04.2026 60

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Should draft registration be automatic? Is it constitutional? Tell us.

21.04.2026 50

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Trump promised $1,000 more in tax refunds. Did you get it? Tell us.

14.04.2026 50

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Artemis II sets stage for a moon base. Should we build it? Tell us.

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How much are you betting on March Madness? Tell us.

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Hey America, you OK? Let's talk about what makes you happy.

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Should ICE be reformed? How? Share your suggestions here.

30.01.2026 70

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Are you worried about the winter storm? Tell us how you're preparing.

23.01.2026 60

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It's been nearly a year of Trump. Tell us how you feel about it.

07.01.2026 80

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Some gifts blow us away. Some, maybe not. Tell us your favorite here.

16.12.2025 60

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What happens to prices without pennies? Don't round to nickels just yet.

19.11.2025 60

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Trump wants to send troops to more cities. Are you concerned? Tell us.

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Is Trump getting enough credit for Gaza ceasefire? Tell us.

15.10.2025 60

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If Trump's troops need stuff to do come to Asheville, not Portland

03.10.2025 70

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Is Trump's push for school choice the future of education? Tell us.

21.08.2025 60

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Is crime worse now? Do you feel safe? Take our poll.

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Is media's coverage of Israel, Gaza getting it right or wrong? Tell us.

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