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Republicans hope their new online fundraising platform will close the gap between the GOP and Democrats, even though the digital highway is littered with several previous failed attempts.

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“Storybook Pride Prom” in Jacksonville, Fla., and Drag Queen Story Hour in Pittsburgh were canceled this weekend after both events’ organizers decided they could not ensure a safe space.

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