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Anya van Wagtendonk

Anya van Wagtendonk

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Anya van Wagtendonk

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    The House coronavirus bill’s paid leave provision would leave out millions of workersThe House coronavirus bill’s paid leave provision would leave out millions of workers
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    A sweeping House bill will provide paid leave for Americans dealing with the coronavirus. But the legislation leaves out millions.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    After Trump got tested for coronavirus, people who come into contact with him will have their temperatures takenAfter Trump got tested for coronavirus, people who come into contact with him will have their temperatures taken
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    The White House will now take the temperature of anyone coming into contact with the president or vice president.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
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    The House just passed a bill guaranteeing free coronavirus testing and emergency paid sick leaveThe House just passed a bill guaranteeing free coronavirus testing and emergency paid sick leave
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    The House passed a sweeping coronavirus financial aid package. Now the Senate has to come back to approve it.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
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    Biden says he’ll contest the Democratic nomination if there’s no majorityBiden says he’ll contest the Democratic nomination if there’s no majority
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    If Sanders leads in delegates but doesn’t have a majority, Biden said he’ll fight for the nomination.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
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    Rhode Island’s first likely coronavirus case comes as Trump ramps up travel restrictionsRhode Island’s first likely coronavirus case comes as Trump ramps up travel restrictions
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    A man in his 40s has tested positive for the virus at the state laboratories of the Rhode Island Department of Health.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Biden got nearly two-thirds of the black vote in South CarolinaBiden got nearly two-thirds of the black vote in South Carolina
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    Biden said African Americans would power a victory in South Carolina, and they did — he received 61 percent of the black vote.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
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    Near-record turnout in South Carolina sets stage for Super Tuesday battlesNear-record turnout in South Carolina sets stage for Super Tuesday battles
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    Turnout for the 2020 primary is on track to match — or even best — 2008’s record.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Heading into Super Tuesday, Biden gets big funding boostHeading into Super Tuesday, Biden gets big funding boost
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    Ahead of a promising finish in South Carolina, Biden received an infusion of cash — just in time for Super Tuesday.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Biden and Sanders vie for strong South Carolina finishes, as Steyer eyes his first delegatesBiden and Sanders vie for strong South Carolina finishes, as Steyer eyes his first delegates
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    The three South Carolina frontrunners spent the last hours of their campaigns in the state projecting confidence, attacking Trump, and dancing with Juvenile.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Trump casts criticism of his coronavirus strategy as a Democratic Party “hoax”Trump casts criticism of his coronavirus strategy as a Democratic Party “hoax”
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    Amid reports of new US Covid-19 cases, Trump complains, “the Democrats are politicizing the coronavirus.”

    By Anya van Wagtendonk