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Where Government Fails, Local Leaders Work To Meet Texans' Basic Needs

Where Government Fails, Local Leaders Work To Meet Texans' Basic Needs

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Law

Training And Accountability In The Capitol Police Investigations

Training And Accountability In The Capitol Police Investigations

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Law

Immigration Policymaker On Biden's Reform Plans

Immigration Policymaker On Biden's Reform Plans

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Education

Pandemic Leaves Undocumented Students More Vulnerable

by Kavitha Cardoza

Pandemic Leaves Undocumented Students More Vulnerable

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Europe

French Education Minister's 'Islamo-Leftism' Probe Meets Academic Backlash

by Eleanor Beardsley

French Education Minister's 'Islamo-Leftism' Probe Meets Academic Backlash

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Education

The Struggle To Reopen Schools: Teachers Don't Feel Safe; Kids Are Struggling

The Struggle To Reopen Schools: Teachers Don't Feel Safe; Kids Are Struggling

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Music News

Country Music Continues To Confront Racism

Country Music Continues To Confront Racism

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