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Gun Control & RKBA
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Single Payer Health Systems
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Israel/Palestine
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Civil Liberties
Alabama sheriff arrested for hiring uncertified officers, including one accused of violence
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Public Transportation and Smart Growth
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Pro-Choice
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Drug Policy
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