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The Recap: Bright spots in a dark time, and Trump makes history for all the wrong reasons

Trump won. Now what?
Time to grieve for our country and then figure out how to move forward.

Mark Robinson is now free to 'perv' out on porn sites after likely massive loss
At least he can now do what he loves.

A bright spot: Voters in 7 states passed abortion rights
Let’s take the wins where we can get them.

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Cartoon: Rigged
The playbook stays the same.

The fight is on: Progressive groups gear up for a second Trump term
Our work is far from done.

Washington Post owner ditches 'independence' for fawning congrats to Trump
🤢

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Trump makes election history with these shameful firsts
It’s not always good to make history.

Jon Stewart delivers a stirring message after a sorry night
“We have to continue to fight and continue to work, day in and day out, to create the better society for our children, for this world, for this country, that we know is possible.”

Watch Kamala Harris' concession speech
It’s sure to be one for the history books.

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