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The lethal injection room at San Quentin State Prison, completed in 2010.

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An Alabama Man Executed Thursday Faced Legal Battles Until His Death

The Supreme Court denied Domineque Ray's request to have his Muslim imam in the room during his lethal injection, raising questions of religious discrimination. But his trial and death sentence were an uphill battle from the start.

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National Parks May Receive Congressional Funding for Shutdown Losses

According to an internal email, the National Park Service will be given congressional funding to retroactively pay for operational costs expended during the partial government shutdown.

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Protesters rally against Virginia Governor Ralph Northam outside of the governor's mansion in downtown Richmond, Virginia, on February 4th, 2019.

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Ralph Northam’s Racist Yearbook Photo: An Essential Reading List

Here are some stories from our archives related to white supremacy and other points of discussion that have emerged from the scandal in Virginia.

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Liam Neeson attends Netflix's 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' NYFF Red Carpet Premiere at Alice Tully Hall on October 4th, 2018, in New York City.

How Liam Neeson’s Comments Reflect the Black Rapist Myth

The racist thoughts that the actor admitted to align with long-running stereotypes.

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Tourists drive past the closed entrance ticket station of the Joshua Tree National Park after the federal government's partial shutdown caused park rangers to stay home and campgrounds to be shut, at the park in California, on January 3rd, 2019.

Shutdown Revenue Loss Could Dig National Parks Into an ‘Even Bigger Financial Hole’

The NPS lost an estimated $10 to $11 million in revenue during the partial government shutdown, taking critical funding away from things like park maintenance and visitor services.

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Matilda, two (left), and Oliver, three, feed the ducks with their mother in Stalybridge Country Park on January 30th, 2019, in Lancashire, United Kingdom.

Extreme Cold Weather Around the World (in Photos)

Although its effects have been bleak, the weather produced some stunning images.

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Senator Cory Booker announces his run for president in 2020, on February 1st, 2019, outside his home in Newark, New Jersey.

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Criminal Justice, Climate Change, and Medicare for All: A Reading List on Some of Cory Booker’s Key Issues

The New Jersey senator officially entered the 2020 presidential race on Friday, February 1st, joining a growing field of Democratic contenders.

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A woman speaks with her doctor on November 27th, 2002, in Newark, New Jersey.

A Virginia Bill to Reduce Restrictions on Late-Term Abortions Spurs an Outcry

A bill put forth in Virginia that would have eliminated certain requirements on late-term abortions in the state has prompted outcries of infanticide among its critics.

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Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos in Washington, D.C., on May 24th, 2017.

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As the Comment Period for Proposed Title IX Changes Ends, Nearly 100,000 Have Weighed in

Many commenters have raised concerns that the proposal will discourage survivors from coming forward, even in an era when people seem to be speaking out about sexual misconduct more than ever.

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A Group of Activists Is Demanding Free Tampons in All School Restrooms

There is a growing movement in the United States to eliminate taxes on menstrual products and provide such products for free in restrooms at schools, prisons, shelters, and public places.

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