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Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set! ____________________ Sign up *Invalid email address Got it Got it Here’s why the American Psychological Association weighed in on Trump’s Standing Rock decision The new president's move to revive the Dakota Access pipeline is potentially damaging for the emotional well-being of indigenous people, who have often felt marginalized by the government, the APA says. [spacer.gif] * Colby Itkowitz * · * Psychology * · * 4 days ago * · Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. 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Check your inbox for details. You might also like: ____________________ Add Sign me up Please enter a valid email address [X] [X] [X] (BUTTON) Sign Up (BUTTON) No Thanks See all newsletters Highlights [spacer.gif] Her son shot their daughters 10 years ago. Then, these Amish families embraced her as a friend. The Amish forgave. And she healed. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set! ____________________ Sign up *Invalid email address Got it Got it She wanted to make a difference. Now this millennial is the mayor of her new town. Rachel Hundley ran for office with no political experience. She is showing the power of local government. [spacer.gif] * Colby Itkowitz * · * 6 days ago * · Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set! ____________________ Sign up *Invalid email address Got it Got it Women’s March-goers: After today, what actions do you plan to take to make a difference? "If people in our society need more solidarity, I'll be there for them." [spacer.gif] * Colby Itkowitz * · * Jan 21 * · Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. 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You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set! ____________________ Sign up *Invalid email address Got it Got it Ahead of Trump inauguration, this group trains bystanders to stand up to hate Since the presidential election people have wanted to learn how to respond when they witness someone being harassed or attacked. [spacer.gif] * Colby Itkowitz * · * Social Good/Solutions * · * Jan 17 * · Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. 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