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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is no longer mincing words about her party. 'I do think that we need new leadership in the... View Article The post Ocasio-Cortez says 'We need new leadership in Democratic party' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Playing The Perpetual Victim Is What Got SportCenter’s Sage Steele Demoted In Favor Of Elle Duncan
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'Guptas gave him cash': Norma Mngoma exposes Gigaba in TV interview
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Health officials track safety as COVID-19 vaccines roll out - DefenderNetwork.com
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