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Taylor Frazier McCollum has been active in the opposition to the possible data center at the site of the demolished Landover Mall in Prince George's County, less than a mile from where she lived. If the project is built, the development could occupy more than 80 acres.
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An unexpected activist emerged to help block a $5 billion data center in Maryland
Jenny Abamu
Thousands across the U.S. have gotten involved to oppose data centers. One is a Maryland woman who'd been evicted after a pay cut and became a leader of a community effort that blocked a vast project.
'All Things Considered' bids farewell to host Mary Louise Kelly
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., are seen here on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on May 21, 2026. The pair of Democratic leaders have acknowledged the public wants them to act quickly on issues of affordability with their newfound majority come January.
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The economy propelled Democrats to victory. What can they actually do about it?
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My Chemical Romance goes to No. 1 on the Billboard albums chart
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Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker
The 87-year-old Houston Democrat, known as Ms. T, has served in the Legislature since 1973. On Tuesday, her party won control of the Texas House for the first time since...
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