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In a rare show of unity, South Australian politicians from four different parties stood together in Canberra to protect the River Murray, which provides water to 2.4 million Australians. They're demanding other states honor their commitments to save the river system that sustains communities and ecosystems.
A Ghanaian political leader is urging the nation to stop pointing fingers and work together to fight drug trafficking. His call comes after presenting evidence that the crisis spans multiple governments and requires a united response.
Leaders from red, blue, and purple states are coming together to share what's actually working to boost student achievement. The common thread? Evidence-based teaching, strong teacher support, and funding that follows student needs.
In a rare reversal, the Trump administration hit pause on controversial border construction in Big Bend National Park after Republicans and Democrats joined forces to protect the beloved landscape. Local leaders who rely on the pristine park for their livelihoods will now have a voice in what happens next.
Two senators are working across party lines to unlock hundreds of millions in aid for women and children facing an Ebola outbreak in East Africa. Their bipartisan effort could prevent countless deaths and protect vulnerable families during this health crisis.
Liberals and conservatives in Texas are joining forces to stop a proposed border wall that threatens Big Bend's wilderness, livelihoods, and wildlife. A single Instagram post sparked a grassroots movement that's collected over 150,000 petition signatures.
After the Trump administration tried to dismantle crucial ocean monitoring equipment, bipartisan senators stepped in and saved the program. It's a win for climate science, but other ocean research efforts still need help.
Congress just rescued a critical ocean monitoring network that tracks climate patterns affecting millions of people worldwide. The unanimous Senate vote reversed a controversial plan to dismantle 368 million dollars worth of scientific equipment.
The Trump administration reversed plans to dismantle a crucial ocean monitoring system after scientists and senators from both parties raised alarms. Nearly 900 deep-sea buoys and sensors will stay in the water, protecting coastal communities and climate research.
Despite chaotic duplicate jersey numbers and pre-dawn practices, lawmakers from both parties packed a 32,000-seat stadium for America's longest-running charity baseball tradition. The annual Congressional Baseball Game has raised millions for DC nonprofits since 1909.
Germany's Greens and conservatives are meeting again after months of hostility, reviving a tradition of cross-party dialogue that could help unite the country's political center.
Pennsylvania topped the nation in Medicaid fraud convictions last year by working smarter, not harder. Attorney General Dave Sunday reveals how aggressive collaboration is protecting vulnerable citizens and stopping criminals before they take root.