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These prosecutors saw how the justice system failed women. Now they’re running for Congress

From Epstein to Cornell, voters' angst over corruption and sex abuse is at a high point just before the midterms

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Mel Leonor Barclay

Conservative moms are fed up over Texas schools. For Gina Hinojosa, it’s an opening

She got into politics because of education, an issue giving Texas its most competitive governor’s race in years

01.10.2026 7

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Mel Leonor Barclay

46 Democrats voted for the Laken Riley Act. For some, it’s a liability

The law named after a murdered student boosted the admin’s immigration powers. Some Democrats are answering for it

11.08.2026 10

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Her Baby Was In The NICU. She Was In ICE Detention

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Migrant Survivors of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking Sue Over ICE Policies

New Trump administration policies are illegally stripping away deportation protections, according to the lawsuit.

17.10.2025 10

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ICE Is Putting Pregnant Immigrants — and Their Children — at Risk

Fear of deportation is deterring people without permanent legal status from critical care.

11.10.2025 9

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ICE Fears Put Pregnant Immigrants And Their Babies At Risk

10.10.2025 10

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Mel Leonor Barclay