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Thousands honor Justice Ginsburg at Supreme Court

Thousands honor Justice Ginsburg at Supreme Court

Chief Justice John Roberts says the words that best describe the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg are “tough, brave, a fighter, a winner” but also “thoughtful, careful, compassionate, honest.” Roberts was speaking Wednesday during a private ceremony in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court.
by The Associated Press

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in her own words

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in her own words

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, speaking in September 2019 with NPR’s Nina Totenberg at the Verizon Arena in Little Rock, Ark.

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Minneapolis mobilizes ‘violence interrupters’ in new effort to curb violent crime

Minneapolis mobilizes ‘violence interrupters’ in new effort to curb violent crime

When it comes to violence in Minneapolis, the city is closing the door on one of the bloodiest summers in recent memory. Efforts to stem that violence have come alongside calls by Minneapolis leaders, activists and residents to reimagine the city’s police department following the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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Romney OKs voting on court nominee, all but assures approval

Romney OKs voting on court nominee, all but assures approval

Sen. Mitt Romney said Tuesday he supports voting to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the Supreme Court. That all but ensures President Trump has the backing needed to push the nomination over Democratic objections so close to the November election. 
by The Associated Press

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Preparing Minnesotans of color to wield more power at the Capitol

Preparing Minnesotans of color to wield more power at the Capitol

The number of Minnesota lawmakers of color has tripled over the past 10 years, but the Legislature remains 90 percent white — which is less racially diverse than the state’s population. A St. Paul program is trying to build a pipeline from diverse communities to the state Capitol to tackle widening racial disparities.
by Melissa Townsend

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Black protest leaders to white allies: 'It's our turn to lead our own fight'

Black protest leaders to white allies: 'It's our turn to lead our own fight'

As Black Lives Matter protests spread across the country, a lot of white people joined in to help the cause. In many cities Black leaders are being deliberate about the roles white allies play.
by Brian Mann and Elizabeth Baker

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Mpls. aims to speed cleanup months after unrest in wake of Floyd's killing

Mpls. aims to speed cleanup months after unrest in wake of Floyd's killing

City staff identified 16 properties apparently in need of the aid, most of them along Lake Street. Officials hope around $2 million will fill the gap between cleanup costs and insurance coverage.
by Nina Moini

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Cuban American judge from Florida on Trump high court list

Cuban American judge from Florida on Trump high court list

Barbara Lagoa is a daughter of Cuban exiles who grew up in a heavily Hispanic suburb of Miami and has had a swift rise as a lawyer and judge — and she is on President Donald Trump’s short list to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Supreme Court. 
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What will the Supreme Court look like without Justice Ginsburg?

What will the Supreme Court look like without Justice Ginsburg?

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death left a vacancy on the Supreme Court and a lot of questions about what will happen to her seat. Two guests discussed her legacy and potential scenarios of what might happen next. 
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Kelly Gordon

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Trump to make court pick by Saturday, before Ginsburg burial

Trump to make court pick by Saturday, before Ginsburg burial

Trump told “Fox & Friends” on Monday that he had a list of five finalists, “probably four,” and that he is pushing for a confirmation vote before Election Day. 
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