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The Historic Texas Drought, Visualized

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The Two-Way

The Historic Texas Drought, Visualized

In 2011, Texas endured the worst single-year drought in its history. Using a new interactive app by NPR's StateImpact, learn about the drought's progression and its impact on the state, explore the pros and cons of the policy decisions that need to be made, and share your stories.

The Historic Texas Drought, Visualized

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Thursday

Ohio's Upcoming 'Issue 2' Vote Carries Larger Political Implications

Protesters against Senate Bill 5 during a rally in February 2011 in Columbus.

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It's All Politics

Ohio's Upcoming 'Issue 2' Vote Carries Larger Political Implications

The pitched political battle pitting public workers unions against Republican budget-cutters is in its final stages in Ohio. Voters will cast ballots on Nov. 8 that could repeal the law that severely limits collective bargaining in the Buckeye State.

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