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Congress considers new authorization of force

Some members of Congress are planning on proposing a new authorization of force that would give President Trump broad powers to take military action. Congress is an important check to make sure the President isn’t taking any unnecessary military actions. By writing a blank check for the president, Congress is dodging an important responsibility.

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Discriminatory dress codes

Many dress codes across the country are discriminatory and infringe on student freedoms. Schools have enacted dress codes that have gendered requirements and reinforce harmful stereotypes. Many young women especially have faced embarrassment and discrimination that stems from these school policies.

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Duckworth leads charge for Congressional Moms

Before this week, the Senate would not allow children on the Senate floor. This created a challenge for Senator Tammy Duckworth, who just recently became the first Senator to give birth to a child while in office. Senator Duckworth and Senator Klobuchar helped get a unanimous Senate rules change through which allows children up to one year onto the Senate floor.

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