Danielle Kurtzleben

Danielle Kurtzleben appears in the following:

Top General Defends Studying Critical Race Theory In The Military

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley also said he wanted to understand "white rage" in a tense exchange that Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz had with him and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

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How Is The GOP Adjusting To A Less Religious America?

Friday, June 04, 2021

For the first time, a majority of Americans are not church members, according to a recent poll. That could have long-term consequences for Republicans, long affiliated with more religious voters.

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How Does A Decline In Churchgoing Affect American Politics?

Thursday, June 03, 2021

Gallup recently found U.S. church membership at a record low. The decline may be a long-term threat to the GOP, and why culture war issues often supplant more overtly Christian messages in the party.

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What The Rise Of Amazon Has To Do With The Rise Of Trump

Sunday, May 23, 2021

The new book Fulfillment, by Alec MacGillis, looks at America's economic history — as well as its future — through the lens of Amazon.

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A Look At The GOP From Inside A Matt Gaetz-Marjorie Taylor Greene Rally

Monday, May 10, 2021

The two members of Congress may not have much power on the Hill, but they get celebrity treatment from Trump supporters.

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Liberals Admire Justice Breyer. Now They Want Him To Retire

Monday, May 03, 2021

Democratic lawmakers and activists are urging the justice to step down in time to allow a narrow Democratic majority in the Senate to confirm a replacement.

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Elizabeth Warren's 'Persist' Is Generous To Her '20 Democratic Rivals (Except One)

Saturday, May 01, 2021

Warren fans looking for score-settling won't find it here — her book is not a juicy tell-all. Instead, it reads like a that of a future campaigner or a public servant who wants to continue fighting.

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Republicans And Democrats Largely Oppose Transgender Sports Legislation, Poll Shows

Friday, April 16, 2021

Members of the two parties are split on how transgender students should participate in sports, according to an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll. But opposition to legislating the issue is roughly uniform.

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What Is Infrastructure? It's A Gender Issue, For Starters

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Many traditional infrastructure jobs have gone to men in the past. Progressives like Rep. Katie Porter fear that the way Biden is splitting his economic agenda could hurt American women.

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Infrastructure Plan May Not Help Lift Economic Burden On Women

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

A political debate has become a debate over word choice: the question of what "infrastructure" even means. The answer could mean a lot for women in the economy.

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'Green New Deal' Leaders See Biden Climate Plans As A Victory, Kind Of

Friday, April 02, 2021

For Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and progressive climate activists, the Biden infrastructure plan shows the influence of the Green New Deal. But they think it's nowhere near big enough.

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NCAA Looms Large In Debate Over Transgender Sports Restrictions

Thursday, March 25, 2021

The organization's reaction to North Carolina's 2016 "bathroom bill" has had a lasting impact, causing lawmakers to wonder if they'll lose lucrative sporting events.

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State Bills Restricting Transgender Athletes Threaten Clashes With NCAA

Saturday, March 20, 2021

The NCAA has not yet acted in response to a number of states that have are proposing new laws to restrict the athletic activities of transgender girls and women.

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Team Biden's Relief Bill Victory Lap Traces Paths To Victory In 2022

Friday, March 19, 2021

The president, vice president and their spouses fanned out this week to tell Americans how the $1.9 trillion plan can help them. Their destinations revealed some top midterm election contests.

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Political Dispute Over Transgender Rights Focuses On Youth Sports

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Conservatives state legislatures are working to bar transgender females from participating in female sports leagues, as Democrats take more action in favor of transgender rights.

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House Passes The Equality Act: Here's What It Would Do

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The House voted Thursday to approve the bill to add and expand protections for LGBTQ people in the Civil Rights Act. Here's what it would do and why it's controversial.

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When Republicans Attack 'Cancel Culture,' What Does It Mean?

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

"Cancel culture" attacks are everywhere among Republicans: Marjorie Taylor Greene's defenders say the left is canceling her. Others claim they're being canceled for not standing by Donald Trump.

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With Biden In Place, The 'Resistance' Tries To Pivot From Defense To Offense

Friday, January 22, 2021

With former President Donald Trump out of office, progressive groups are attempting the tricky pivot from fighting Trump's agenda to pushing a new one.

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As Trump Leaves Office, Anti-Trump Activists Try To Form New Agenda

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

A vast network of activists and organizations emerged to oppose Donald Trump's presidency. Many are trying to figure out how to form a new agenda and remain relevant once he leaves office.

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Macho Politics Defined Trump's Presidency, Culminating With Capitol Riot

Monday, January 18, 2021

Amid all the chaos of the Trump presidency, he has been consistent in his fixation on emphasizing and protecting his own manhood. Rioters at the Capitol reflected that attitude on Jan. 6.

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