In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy
Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.
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How Jimmy Carter's death impacted many Americans
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This investor imagined himself in 2035. He expects U.S. stocks to struggle.
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Biden touts 235 judicial confirmations as bulwark to protect democracy
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Giving Kids Some Autonomy Has Surprising Results
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German officials call for clampdown on illegal ‘firework bombs’ after five deaths
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What does an America without democracy look like? We’re about to find out.
Whatever you think 2025 will bring, you’re most likely wrong.The Hill - 1d -
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5 things that will shape US politics in 2025
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Critic wrongly jailed by former president of Philippines hopes to return to politics
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Politics 2025 preview: Trump’s 2nd term, Democrat voices, more
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The biggest political winners and losers of 2024
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The struggle to reunite children with families in war-torn Gaza
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