Social Issues

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In this April 9, 2015, file photo, "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling lights the Empire State Building to mark the launch of her nonprofit children's organization Lumos, in New York. Rowling received a PEN award for her writing and for her humanitarian work. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

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J. Thomas Burch is the CEO and founder of the National Vietnam Veterans Foundation. The charity has received a zero-star rating from Charity Navigator. (CNN)

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In this image from the BBC the special envoy for the United Nations refugee agency Angelina Jolie, speaks during an event in the BBC Radio Theatre, New Broadcasting House, London, Monday May 16, 2016, which is part of the BBC's the World on the Move live coverage. (Jeff Over/ BBC via AP) **FILE**

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This is a Tuesday, March 15, 2016, file photo of U.S. actress Angelina Jolie, special envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, as she speaks during a press conference at a Syrian refugee camp, in the eastern city of Zahleh, Lebanon. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein, File)

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Protesters run during a massive anti-government protest in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, May 16, 2016. Authorities locked down Afghanistan's capital Monday as tens of thousands of members of an ethnic minority group marched through the streets to protest the proposed route of a power line. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini)

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Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus worked to squelch efforts by conservatives to find a third-party alternative, calling it a "suicide mission" that would all but guarantee a Democratic win. (Associated Press)

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers escort an arrestee during a series of early-morning raids on March 3, 2015, in the Bronx borough of New York. (Associated Press) **FILE**

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Micky Evans holds a sign during a rally in Bay St. Louis, Miss., Sunday May 15, 2016. The event brought together people from several organizations to protest a law they say discriminates against people who are transgender known as HB 1523. People were also there to protest the state flag. (John Fitzhugh/The Sun Herald via AP) LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT: MISSISSIPPI PRESS OUT; LOCAL TELEVISION OUT WLOX, LOCAL ONLINE OUT; GULFLIVE.COM OUT

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Illustration on the Costitutional right to bear arms by M. Ryder/Tribune Content Agency

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Supporters of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) community attend a sit-in to protest the ongoing criminalization of homosexuality and arbitrary arrests, in front of Hobeich Police Station, where protesters say four men are being held for homosexuality, in Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, May 15, 2016. Arabic reads, "The only disease is homophobia." (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) ** FILE **

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks during a news conference at the Texas Republican Convention Friday, May 13, 2016, in Dallas. Texas is signaling the state will challenge an Obama administrative directive over bathroom access for transgender students in public schools. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks during a news conference at the Texas Republican Convention Friday, May 13, 2016, in Dallas. Texas is signaling the state it will challenge an Obama administrative directive over bathroom access for transgender students in public schools. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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Hundreds of students at Portland State University staged a walkout and "die-in" this week to demand the disarming of campus police officers. (YouTube/@Vidmax)

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Donald Trump has released position papers on six issues so far: tax reform, Second Amendment rights, reforms at Veterans Affairs, U.S.-China trade relations, health care and immigration, where he's released two papers. (Associated Press)

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Even as she's still fending off a tough primary challenge from Sen. Bernard Sanders, Hillary Clinton this week has undertaken a coordinated effort to appeal to the groups of voters she'll need to capture the White House. The former first lady has targeted Hispanics, courted women, and tried to win over young voters. (Associated Press)