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Nearly 30 Percent Of Anti-Semitic Online Attacks Are Bots

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Nearly 30 Percent Of Anti-Semitic Online Attacks Are Bots

October 31, 2018 • A study released last week by the Anti-Defamation League revealed that anti-Semitic online slurs have surged in the lead-up to the midterms — and many of the attacks are automated.

With Kavanaugh Confirmed, Both Sides Of Abortion Debate Gear Up For Battle

Abortion opponents see the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court as an opportunity to push for further abortion restrictions. Abortion supporters are preparing for a fight. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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With Kavanaugh Confirmed, Both Sides Of Abortion Debate Gear Up For Battle

October 10, 2018 • With a new Supreme Court, Planned Parenthood is planning for a more difficult legal landscape for abortion rights. Abortion rights opponents see an opportunity they haven't had in decades.

With Kavanaugh Confirmed, Both Sides Of Abortion Debate Gear Up For Battle

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