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‘Stop putting party over country,’ the left says

By Bria Felicien
June 20, 2018

1. Elected leaders must stop putting party over country in foreign policy and national security

From The Hill: "At such a moment in history, we cannot afford to take the risks that come from putting party over country in foreign policy and national security.

2. Do you value party above all?

From The Standard-Journal: "Today's partisanship is exacerbated by special interests, bigger money and a pool of 24-hour "news" outlets that peddle in partisanship."

3. Republicans, don't just tweet about Trump's migrant children camps. Do something about it

From AZ Central: "Opinion: It's one thing for Republicans to decry immigrant families being separated. It's another to stand up and vote for legislation that will stop it."

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Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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