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A new ABC7 poll reveals a record number of Americans now identify as political independents, signaling a significant shift away from traditional Democrat and Republican party affiliations. This trend highlights growing voter disillusionment across the U.S.
San Francisco politics, often described as a “gladiator ring,” has been shaped by fierce women leaders. These trailblazers battled entrenched systems to drive transformative change across America, spotlighted in a new Los Angeles Times feature.
Inside the cordial — but not close — relationship between Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi reveals a dynamic marked by mutual respect yet personal distance, shaped by distinct political paths and roles in Washington.