As the nation attempts to reckon with systemic racism, lawmakers in Virginia are moving to speed up the process of taking down Confederate monuments. Cat Modlin-Jackson has the story.
Bill Allowing Localities to Immediately Remove War Memorials Moves to State Senate
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From NPR News- Musicians react to Roe v. Wade decision June 28, 2022After Friday's Supreme Court decision, artists from around the world spent the following days sharing their reactions and plans for the immediate future.
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