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Little House on the Prairie’s Melissa Gilbert….for Congress?

Actress Melissa Gilbert, who played the beloved Laura Ingalls Wilder in the “Little House on the Prairie” television series, announced on August 10th that she is running for Congress. Vying with current Republican Representative Mike Bishop, Gilbert hopes her democratic views on the economy can win over Michigan’s 8th congressional district. On the day of her …

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No loans needed: Clinton proposes plan to help students pay for college

Eight million dollars of student loan debt is now in default out of the $1.2 trillion owed.  Today, Presidental hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton will propose federal government spending to help undergraduates pay tuition for public colleges without loans. Her plan would still require a family contribution that could involve parents taking out loans to cover some …

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Australia’s New Problem: Vegemite-based Alcohol

It all began when a Brisbane newspaper reported that members of dry, indigenous communities in the Northern Territory of Australia were making vegemite-based alcohol in large quantities, using bathtubs and other household equipment. Vegemite is a common breakfast spread used in all areas of Australia that contains Brewer’s Yeast, an ingredient most commonly used for beer …

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Protestors Shut Down Bernie Sanders Rally

Protestors claiming affiliation with the Black Lives Matter movement disrupted a rally for Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders today in Seattle. Just after Sanders took the stage, two women and a man climbed the stage, confronting Sanders and demanding the opportunity to speak. Event organizers relented and gave them the chance. According to The Hill: One …

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The GOP Debate: What You Should Know

Fox News partnered with Facebook for their two GOP Presidential debates this Thursday. Fox had to divide their broadcast into a 5:00 PM “hopefuls” session and a 9:00 PM main session due to the sheer number of major GOP presidential candidates. They picked 10 candidates to be in the main session based on their ability …

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