Politics
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VIDEO: Check out this Kamala Harris throwback to when she officiated a same-sex wedding
@coppercourier THROWBACK: Kamala Harris was the California attorney general in 2013 when her state began to allow same-sex marriage. That same day, she called clerks and ordered them to issue licenses for couples, and even officiated a wedding! ♬ original sound – Copper Courier
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Arizona leaders eager for a Harris-Kelly ticket
Sen. Mark Kelly hasn’t indicated if he would accept an offer to be Kamala Harris’ running mate, but his supporters are eager for a Harris-Kelly ticket.
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Kamala Harris has spent decades fighting to protect people from gun violence
While serving as San Francisco’s district attorney, Harris became known for prosecuting domestic abusers. As attorney general of California, her office investigated and seized firearms from those who unlawfully possessed them. And as a US senator, she co-sponsored bills to ban assault weapons.
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Judge upholds Biden-Harris administration’s ban on noncompete clauses
Noncompete clauses effectively prevent workers from starting their own business or finding a new job in the same field within a certain area or timeframe after leaving their current job. The Biden-Harris administration’s ban on them is now tentatively set to go into effect on Sept. 4, pending other legal action.
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Harris kicks off campaign by focusing on future, highlighting plans to help families
During her first speech as the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, Kamala Harris said she’d fight to make child care more affordable, pass paid family leave, and restore reproductive freedom.
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The far-right loses its mind over Kamala Harris
A slew of racist, sexist, and outright bizarre conspiracy theories flooded the internet after Joe Biden decided to end his campaign and endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
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Reports: Kamala Harris considering Arizona’s Mark Kelly for VP
Sen. Kelly, a Gulf War veteran and former astronaut, received more votes in the 2020 election than Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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Arizonans on Biden decision: ‘Embodiment of a public servant’
US Sen. Mark Kelly, Gov. Katie Hobbs, and other Democratic leaders characterized Biden’s decision not to run for reelection as an act of humility and selflessness.
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Kamala Harris has a lot to run on. Here’s what to watch for.
During her time as vice president, Harris has helped pass laws that lowered healthcare costs, invested in childcare and housing, and advanced efforts to fight climate change.
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Biden ends campaign, passes torch to Kamala Harris for Democratic nominee for president
“Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year,” Biden said. “Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”
