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American Library Association, PEN America say “blatantly unconstitutional” legislation would violate students’ First Amendment rights.

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A measure to replace President Andrew Jackson with abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill is being taken up again in Congress. Monday's announcement is the latest push to honor Tubman on the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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By Benjamin Svetkey It’s been four years since Michael Wolff wrote a book about President Donald Trump. His last was 2021’s Landslide, which he wrote right after 2019’s Siege: Trump Under ...

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And the Shelby County Commission is expected to appoint a new General Sessions Criminal Court judge today. The person will replace Judge Bill Anderson, who retires on March 1. Also, former state Sen.