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politics Texas bill outlaws diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in Texas Higher ed. Elías Villoro
mistakes Musk tells Twitter employees "bankruptcy isn't out of the question" as it descends into chaos Rob Beschizza
politics The U.S. has launched 251 military interventions since 1991—and 469 since 1798 Elías Villoro
#metoo Someone pulled their dick out: 2022 Grammy winner Louis C.K. and the #MeToo movement Maureen Herman
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