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Caroline Cournoyer

Senior Web Editor

Caroline Cournoyer -- Senior Web Editor. Caroline covered federal policy and politics for CongressNow, the former legislative wire service for Roll Call, has written for Education Week's Teacher Magazine, and learned the ins and outs of state and local government while working as an assistant editor at WTOP Radio.

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A Refuge for Grandparents Raising Their Grandkids
The medicated patches that are supposed to numb the pain in Olivia Chase’s knees won’t stay affixed, so she adjusts them, once again, and pushes forward on her rolling walker.
July 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Texas Governor Suffers Severe Burns
Gov. Greg Abbott may not attend the Republican National Convention after suffering severe burns during a family vacation in Wyoming.
July 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Bolstered by SCOTUS Ruling, ACLU Sues Indiana Over New Abortion Law
Indiana now is seeing the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that in late June struck down Texas abortion regulations.
July 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Weeks After Abortion Loss, Texas Tries Changing Fetus Disposal Rules
Fetal remains from abortions and miscarriages would have to be buried or cremated under new rules proposed by state health officials, renewing pressure on abortion providers just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down two of Texas' most restrictive requirements on the procedure.
July 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Black Lives Matter Leader DeRay McKesson Arrested as Protests Continue Nationwide
DeRay Mckesson, the civil rights activist who took a top administrative job with Baltimore's public school system after an unsuccessful mayoral bid, was among more than 100 arrested in Baton Rouge amid nationwide protests against police brutality.
July 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Texas' Open-Carry Law Created Confusion During Dallas Shootings
When rifle shots rang out in downtown Dallas during Thursday night's protest, some of the demonstrators were also carrying rifles.
July 11, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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With Death Penalty Case Unresolved, Florida Supreme Court Goes on Vacation
The Florida Supreme Court went on summer vacation Thursday and put on ice rulings resolving two of the most controversial issues to come before the court this year: the death penalty and expansion of slot machines.
July 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Despite Governor's Veto, Missouri May Be Next Voter ID State
A controversial measure that would require a government-issued photo ID to vote was vetoed by Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday, with the Democratic governor arguing it would act as a barrier against citizens' fundamental right to vote.
July 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Lawsuit Filed to Fight California's Strict Vaccine Requirements
With California's strict vaccine mandate now in place, opponents are fighting to overturn the law in court.
July 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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As Next Freddie Gray Trial Begins, Cop Gets One Charge Dropped
Prosecutors dropped one of the five charges against Baltimore Police Lt. Brian Rice -- misconduct in office based on an alleged illegal arrest -- before launching into opening statements in his trial Thursday morning.
July 08, 2016
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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