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Flint 2.0? Lead Crisis Continues in Newark, Despite Filters
Pur brand filters may be failing to remove lead from tap water in Newark, New Jersey as some begin comparing the crisis to that of Flint, Michigan.
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California Armed Homeless Citizen Prevents Robbery
In Norwalk, California an armed homeless citizen disrupted a robbery in progress and chased down the assailants, potentially saving lives.
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Amy McGrath to Challenge Mitch McConnell in 2020
Senate Majority Leader McConnell will face a new opponent in the 2020 election: Amy McGrath, a driven, young, Democratic woman.
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Interview: Jeff Deist Talks About the Future of Liberty
Jeff Deist was kind enough to sit down for an interview with the 71 Republic team to discuss libertarianism, college students, and socialism.
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John McAfee Captured by the Government?
McAfee's campaign manager says the fugitive was boarded at sea — and that a dead-man's data dump is armed.
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AOC Risks Losing to Republicans in 2020
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's unfavorability has become high in her own district as multiple Republicans seek to take her seat in the 2020 election.
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Arizona Sells Disabled Vet Jim Boerner's Home Over $236 Tax Debt
Jim Boerner's mobile home has been auctioned off after the disabled veteran failed to pay $236 in property taxes.
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Antifa Member Killed After ICE Attack in Tacoma
A member of Antifa was killed in a failed attack on an ICE detention center in Tacoma, Washington that houses illegal immigrants facing deportation.
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Judges: Trump Can't Block on Twitter
Following a battle to retain control over his Twitter a three-judge panel ruled unanimously that Donald Trump is not allowed to block Twitter critics.
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Justin Amash Leaves the GOP as Anti-Partisan Sentiment Grows Nationally
Justin Amash leaves Republican party in favor of becoming an independent
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Marianne Williamson: Bold, Outgoing, Magician
Williamson believes she has what it takes to be the President of the United States.
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Andrew Yang Claims Debate Mic Was Tampered With
At a post Democratic primary debate party, candidate Andrew Yang claimed that the debate producers tampered with his mic, preventing him from interjecting.
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Excessive Force Lawsuit Filed Against Austin Police Officers
Two officers of the Austin Police Department are facing a lawsuit after tackling a woman and forcing her inside of their police cruiser.
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Harvard Rescinds Admission from Kyle Kashuv
After discovering text messages in which Parkland survivor Kyle Kashuv used offensive slurs, Harvard University has revoked the student's admission.
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Justin Amash Departs House Freedom Caucus
Michigan's Representative for District 3 has left the House's pro-Liberty group after comments he made about potential impeachment charges against Trump.
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Gun Groups and Local Sheriffs Challenge Colorado Magazine Ban
Colorado's magazine ban is back before the state supreme court — with thirty sheriffs on the challengers' side.
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Hundreds of Pro-Lifers March for Life in Albany, New York
71 Republic's Peyton Gouzien exclusively interviewed March for Life New York's president, Pastor Joni Lupis, on the path forward for the pro-life movement.
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Lincoln Chaffee Changes Party Affiliation a 4th Time
Mr. Lincoln Chafee has had a long poltical career consisting of hopping around the political spectrum and maintaining strong personal values dispite this.
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Civil Liberties Win as Texas Bans Red Light Cameras
Texas bans red-light cameras — machines that accused you without ever proving who was driving.
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Federal Prosecutor Admits to Marijuana Use, Faces No Charges
A United States attorney possessed, transported, and consumed marijuana and admitted to lying about his marijuana use on a federal form, both being crimes.
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Illinois Is One Step Closer to Legalizing Marijuana
The State of Illinois has moved one step closer to legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes, but not without pushback from opponents within the state.
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Mueller's Press Conference Stokes Partisan Fire
Robert Mueller's statements at a press conference stoke partisan flames and increase tensions as the controversy around Trump and Russia intensifies.
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California HS Deems George Washington Mural Offensive to Minorities
A communist painted the Washington mural to expose America's sins; now the school wants it gone for showing them.
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Trump Deploys More Troops to the Middle East
Amid rising tensions with Iran, President Trump has ordered for the deployment of 1,500 American troops to the Middle East.