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Jack McCallum looks back at some of America's most contentious elections, drawing historical parallels to today's political ...

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Rachel Leon explores the history of Easton Cemetery, from its 1849 founding as a rural garden cemetery to the notable figures ...

Every election, there is a crucial sliver of voters who help determine which candidates win. Here are five takeaways from a year of listening to voters who backed Biden in 2020 and then Trump in 2024.

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