Today is the 78th anniversary of the launch of Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Glass, in Nazi Germany. Over two days, violence against Jews broke out across the country with organized destruction of Jewish synagogues, businesses and homes along with the murder of Jews, while others were rounded up and sent to concentration camps. We can never forget what happened on November 9 and 10, 1938, and we must stand together to say never again. #WeRemember

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Today is World Freedom Day. Did you know that the day is about observing the 27th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989? Read more below. #WorldFreedomDay

WORLD FREEDOM DAY, 2016 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION
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6pm: Polls in Virginia are open until 7 pm and in Maryland & Washington, DC until 8 pm. Once in line, you can't lawfully be denied casting your vote. So stay there and be patient. #Election2016 #StayInLine

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Voting is a right. Voter intimidation is illegal. Keep calm and vote. To report issues or problems you might have while voting, call one of the numbers below. In America, it must be #SafeToVote.

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On Election Eve, remember this part of our history: Not until 1964 with the passage of the 24th amendment to the Constitution were poll taxes banned. You can't let that work go to waste—get out and vote! #OurStory

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100 years ago today, Jeannette Rankin becomes the first woman to hold federal office as she was elected to serve Montana in the House of Representatives. She voted against US entry into World War I and lost her next election in 1918 as she ran for the Senate due to unfavorable redistricting. She won election to the House in 1940, serving two non-consecutive terms. On December 8,1941, she was the only member of either chamber of Congress to vote against the declaration of war on Japan. #SHEstory

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On November 6, 1928, Octaviano Larrazolo of New Mexico becomes the first Latino elected to the United States Senate. #USSenate #TodayinHistory

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REMINDER: Tune in to PBS' To the Contrary THIS morning at 9:30am on WETA in DC area to hear from Ann Stone, Jennifer Higgins, Lara Brown, Bonnie Erbe, and I about Presidential politics, “going flat," and women in the priesthood. Or check your local listings, and you can watch any time online at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zOT3t6IvAjE. #TTC

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92 years ago yesterday, on November 4, 1924, Nellie T. Ross of Wyoming was elected the nation's first woman governor.

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Yesterday was a historic day for our planet as the Paris Agreement on fighting climate change entered into force much earlier than was predicted. Though works remains, its a big step forward to acting on climate. #ParisAgreement #ActonClimate

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Tune in To The Contrary this week as Ann Stone, Jennifer Higgins, Lara Brown, Bonnie Erbe, and I discuss a few issues, including presidential politics and breast cancer. You can catch us on WETA TODAY at 5:30 pm and Sunday at 9:30 am to watch on TV. Or go online to watch at: http://www.pbs.org/to-the-contrary/watch.

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Elections have consequences. On November 4, 1952, Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected president of the United States, defeating Adlai Stevenson. On this day in 1980, Ronald Reagan won the White House, defeating President Jimmy Carter. And 8 years ago today, Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States as he defeated John McCain. Get out and express your voice by voting. @POTUS #WhiteHouse

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24 years ago yesterday, Carol Moseley-Braun becomes first African American woman elected to United States Senate. As of today, she remains the only Black female Senator. That could change next Tuesday, November 8, 2016. #USSenate

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TODAY: Last day of early voting in Maryland runs through 8 pm TONIGHT. Don’t put off until Election Day what you can do and accomplish NOW. To find Early Voting Centers in your County, please follow this link: http://bit.ly/2f5vhid. #YourVoteYourVoice #ItMatters

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Open enrollment on the marketplace (Maryland Health Connect) has begun. Most (85%) are eligible for financial assistance, while about 70% will be able to find plans under $75 per person, after tax credits. To sign up and starting searching, you can follow this link: https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/.

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On this day in 1983, President Reagan finally signs into law legislation honoring the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr as a legal holiday. The observance of the new federal holiday is set for the third Monday of January.

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'Today is the 78th anniversary of the launch of Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Glass, in Nazi Germany. Over two days, violence against Jews broke out across the country with organized destruction of Jewish synagogues, businesses and homes along with the murder of Jews, while others were rounded up and sent to concentration camps. We can never forget what happened on November 9 and 10, 1938, and we must stand together to say never again. #WeRemember'
'6pm: Polls in Virginia are open until 7 pm and in Maryland & Washington, DC until 8 pm. Once in line, you can't lawfully be denied casting your vote. So stay there and be patient. #Election2016 #StayInLine'
'Voting is a right. Voter intimidation is illegal. Keep calm and vote. To report issues or problems you might have while voting, call one of the numbers below. In America, it must be #SafeToVote.'
'#ElectionDay: The big day is here so #DontForgetToVote. With Maryland polls open until 8pm tonight #GoVote. #TuesdayMotivation #Vote2016'
'On Election Eve, remember this part of our history: Not until 1964 with the passage of the 24th amendment to the Constitution were poll taxes banned. You can't let that work go to waste—get out and vote! #OurStory'
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'100 years ago today, Jeannette Rankin becomes the first woman to hold federal office as she was elected to serve Montana in the House of Representatives. She voted against US entry into World War I and lost her next election in 1918 as she ran for the Senate due to unfavorable redistricting. She won election to the House in 1940, serving two non-consecutive terms. On December 8,1941, she was the only member of either chamber of Congress to vote against the declaration of war on Japan. #SHEstory'
'On November 6, 1928, Octaviano Larrazolo of New Mexico becomes the first Latino elected to the United States Senate. #USSenate #TodayinHistory'
'REMINDER: Tune in to @[147497942385:274:PBS' To the Contrary] THIS morning at 9:30am on WETA in DC area to hear from Ann Stone, Jennifer Higgins, Lara Brown, Bonnie Erbe, and I about Presidential politics, “going flat," and women in the priesthood. Or check your local listings, and you can watch any time online at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zOT3t6IvAjE. #TTC'
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