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Senate Republicans May Block Judiciary Committee Replacement. This Is How Politics Works.

What Happened

Senator Dianne Feinstein's absence from the Senate Judiciary Committee has created a temporary vacancy. Republican senators are reportedly prepared to block any Democratic attempt to replace her on the committee. This would maintain the current committee composition and could affect the timing of...

What's In Your Control

• Whether you contact your senators about judicial nominations you care about
• How you evaluate senators' voting records when elections come
• Whether you understand how Senate rules actually work...

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Oklahoma governor calls on officials to resign over recording of racist and threatening remarks

Oklahoma Officials Made Racist Threats on Recording. The Governor Called for Resignations. Here's What This Means for You.

What Happened

Oklahoma officials were recorded making racist and threatening remarks. The state's governor publicly called for these officials to resign from their positions. The incident has sparked calls for accountability in local government.

What's In Your Control

• How you treat people of different backgrounds in your daily interactions
• Whether you vote in local elections where such officials are chosen
• Your response to racism when you witness it person...

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