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DEMS GOTTA DEM We're halfway through the second pairing of Democratic presidential debates (yes, this is purgatory). Last night's showdown featured a invigorating defense of progressive healthcare laws by both Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren—candidates who appeared more like running mates than adversaries. Also! Mayor Pete smushed a gnat on his face and aura queen Marianne Williamson proposed a refreshingly straightforward plan for reparations.

GOTCHA, KINDA California has passed a new law that requires presidential candidates release their tax returns in order to appear on the state's 2020 ballot. The law is expected to be challenged in federal court. The things we do for an old man's financial records.

ZERO TOLERANCE The ACLU says that more than 900 children, "including numerous babies and toddlers," have been separated since late June 2018, when Trump's family separation policy was said to have ended.

ENDLESS A "disgruntled former employee" fatally shot two Walmart supervisors in Mississippi yesterday, two days after a gunman killed three at a California food festival. Unrelated: Get out your phone and tell your favorite people that you love them.

FATAL FIRE Portland police officers shot and killed a man in East Portland yesterday afternoon. The police bureau's slow to reveal details, but the incident involves an alleged car burglary and an "edged weapon."

NEW ICE RULES A newly-updated Portland police policy directive that humanizes immigrants and details when officers are allowed to collaborate with immigrations officials goes into effect today. Maybe it'll help get Sen. Ted Cruz off our back?

SPORTS UPDATE Portland Trail Blazer CJ McCollum lands a three-year, $100 million contract extension. I hope Jennifer's proud.

JOURNALISM ICON UPDATE

P.S. Go drink some $5 boozy slushies, then laugh so hard your insides get slushy at the I, Anonymous Show!