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Trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery opening in Georgia

Trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery opening in Georgia

A trial is opening in Brunswick, Ga., for three white men charged with murder in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. The killing of the 25-year-old Black man in February 2020 caused a national outcry after video was made public.
by The Associated Press

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For poet Sonia Sanchez — at age 87 — there's more work to be done

For poet Sonia Sanchez — at age 87 — there's more work to be done

For over 60 years, poet and activist Sonia Sanchez has helped redefine American culture, politics and education. She is this year's winner of the Gish Prize, a $250,000 lifetime achievement honor.
by Jeevika Verma

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Fight for police reform will continue despite fall of ballot measure

Fight for police reform will continue despite fall of ballot measure

Minneapolis voters may have rejected a ballot initiative to restructure public safety in the city, but longtime advocates for police accountability — some of whom opposed the amendment — say their fight isn’t over yet.
by Jon Collins

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Duluth elects Azrin Awal as its first Asian American City Council member

Duluth elects Azrin Awal as its first Asian American City Council member

Azrin Awal, a 25-year-old immigrant from Bangladesh, is also the first Muslim to join the council in the mostly white port city on Lake Superior. Awal's campaign focused on inclusion, affordable housing and climate issues.
by Hibah Ansari

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Meet Judge Beth Robinson, the first out lesbian to serve on any federal circuit court

Meet Judge Beth Robinson, the first out lesbian to serve on any federal circuit court

Beth Robinson laid the legal groundwork for marriage equality before becoming an associate justice on the Vermont Supreme Court. Her confirmation is being hailed as a milestone for LGBTQ representation.
by Rachel Treisman

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How loss of historical lands makes Native Americans more vulnerable to climate change

How loss of historical lands makes Native Americans more vulnerable to climate change

Indigenous nations across the U.S. lost nearly 99 percent of their historical land base over time, new research shows. What little land they have left is especially vulnerable to climate change risks.
by Rachel Treisman

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