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State law aimed at protecting sexually trafficked children can cause more harm than good by identifying them as criminals and not victims.

'The West Wing's' transition from broadcast TV behemoth to 'bittersweet comfort watch' in today's streaming era reveals how much media and political landscapes have changed in the past 25 years.

Responsible journalists verify and fact-check information. That can create a lag, leading the audience to believe they're not just slow but wrong.

Whether the American Dream is centered in economic mobility or personal freedom, many citizens believe its achievement has grown more elusive.

In dozens of states, an increasing number of legislative seats are going completely uncontested by one of the two major parties.

A 'domestic terrorism' label that comes before the facts teaches the public to treat the term as propaganda rather than factual diagnosis.

Despite being a foundational figure in American hockey, Taffy Abel - who hid his Ojibwe heritage so he could pass as white - has been largely erased from national memory.

In Minnesota, can constitutional protections withstand the actions of a federal government seemingly intent on aggressively violating the rule of law?

Congress has handed ICE a blank check, dramatically increasing its funding without exercising oversight.

Priming people to watch out for political deepfakes helps them question the AI-generated videos.