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Lucy Diavolo

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20 Years After Columbine, What Do We Make of “Senseless” Violence?

We must keep fighting against it in every way we can.
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New York City Passed Its Own Green New Deal–Like Legislation

Los Angeles is working toward one, too.
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A Grad Student’s Alleged Ties to White Nationalism Sparked a Student Protest

“The lack of condemnation is the issue.”
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AOC Is Joining Rashida Tlaib's Call for Impeachment

"The report squarely puts this on our doorstep.”
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These College Students Are Renting Mansions on the Cheap

It's because of their city's fight over affordable housing.
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AOC Is Feuding With Kentucky Republicans Over a Coal Mine Visit

Her Hatfields and McCoys moment.
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A Teen Hero Was Honored After Saving 7 from a House Fire

"At the time I didn't feel scared. I knew I had to get out."
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See AOC's Vision for a Green New Deal Future

“We can be whatever we have the courage to see.”
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AOC Explained Why She’s Stepped Back From Social Media

“I’ve started to impose little rules on myself.”
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Cardi B Said She Hates Trump, Might Support Bernie in 2020

But don't count out Tim Ryan.
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4 Things Easier Than Getting Trump's Tax Returns

From climbing Everest to finding the Holy Grail.
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Iowa Students Demonstrated in Support of a Trans Classmate

A high school had dueling walkouts over bathroom access.
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Viral Video Shows a Black Student Being Pinned Down by Campus Security

Students were outraged after the incident involving a dispute over a student ID.
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Video Shows Chicago Police Beating a 16-Year-Old

“I think this has got to be a teachable moment for the city of Chicago."
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Snakes or Snacks? This Library Will Have Both — Just Not at the Same Time

“Not to say we have anything against snakes."
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This Small Town Is Mourning a Teen's Prom Night Death

"She was like sunshine."
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Ilhan Omar and AOC Called Out Right-Wing Attacks and Death Threats

“This puts me in danger every time."
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AOC Is Right: Climate Change and Immigration Are Connected

Environmental changes are creating climate refugees all over the world.
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A Fire Won't Stop This Legendary Civil Rights Movement Training Center

"You can padlock a building, but you can't padlock an idea."
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Teens Started This 2020 Candidate's Meme-Heavy Campaign

“When they first approached me, I responded, ‘Do you know how old I am?’"
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I’m Not Thirsty for Beto O’Rourke Anymore

Quenched!
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Kirstjen Nielsen's Departure Could Signal “Tougher” Immigration Policies

Immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller is reportedly trying to overhaul DHS.
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This Teen Went Viral For Counterprotesting Italian Fascists

“This thing of always going against minorities is not OK with me.”
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Beto O'Rourke Compared Trump's Rhetoric to the Third Reich

"I might expect someone to describe another human being as an infestation in the Third Reich."