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The Census Is More Than Just a Form. It’s a Window Into the History of American Families... and More Stories

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Most Americans Can Start Filling Out the 2020 Census This Week. Here’s What to Know... and More Stories

Included in this SpokenEdition: 1) The Democratic Party Destroyed Its Election Chances in 1972. Today's Democrats Could Learn From That 2) Yet Another Princess Cruises Ship Held Over Coronavirus Fears 3) Coachella Organizers Plan to Delay Festival Until October Over Coronavirus Concerns 4) U.S. Begins Withdrawing Troops From Afghanistan After Striking Deal With Taliban 5) Ten More States Have Primaries in March. Here’s How Coronavirus Could Affect Voter Turnout 6) Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors 7) The Trump Administration Is Stalling an Intel Report That Warns the U.S. Isn’t Ready for a Global Pandemic 8) Italy Extends Travel Restrictions to the Entire Country to Try and Contain Spread of COVID-19 Please share your feedback by emailing feedback@spokenedition.com.

The Democratic Party Destroyed Its Election Chances in 1972. Today's Democrats Could Learn From That... and More Stories

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