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The presidential race is a toss-up according to new polling; prominent church leaders work to ignite Black voter power; and a look at how cows can help curb methane emissions.

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Republicans defend their candidate from allegations of fascism, Trump says he'll fire special prosecutor Jack Smith if reelected, and California voters are poised to increase penalties for petty crime.

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Down-ballot races get short shrift in funding from political parties, Minnesota nice means helping high school kids get a head start on future careers, and Oklahoma tribes reverse effects of historic ag consolidation.

Mason Kennedy

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Mason graduated from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. He received degrees in Journalism and Cinema Studies. While at the UO he worked at the campus radio station as a producer, DJ and News Director. In and out of class he found a love for audio production and storytelling. Now he is using those skills and that passion as a reporter at the Public News Service. He works and lives in Portland, Oregon.


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