Posts Tagged Harry Byrd
Virginia Monuments Prove to Be a Topic of Debate for Lawmakers in Richmond
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 31, 2020
A statue of segregationist Harry Byrd stands at Virginia’s capitol.
Statues of Robert E. Lee and Harry Byrd have become flashpoints for lawmakers this year. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- 4 In 10 U.S. Teens Say They Haven't Done Online Learning Since Schools Closed April 8, 2020A new national survey also suggests most teens are following coronavirus news closely — and they're worried.
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- 4 In 10 U.S. Teens Say They Haven't Done Online Learning Since Schools Closed April 8, 2020
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