A State Bucks the Trend on Voting Rights

A State Bucks the Trend on Voting Rights

The Virginia governor’s order giving 200,000 people with felony convictions the right to vote is an important rebuke to voter suppression efforts.

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U.S. Jobless Claims Rise; Trend Shows Labor Market Still Strong

U.S. Jobless Claims Rise; Trend Shows Labor Market Still Strong

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, but the underlying trend remained consistent with a strengthening labor market.

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