The US Supreme Court Is Coming for Voting Rights—Again:

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Texas AG Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says

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Listen Live: US Supreme Court Hears Outrageous Argument That Trump Is Above the Law

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Trump can’t be in two places at once in double courtroom drama: For most people, sitting in court at their own criminal trial would represent a defining moment ...

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India's top court declines to order any change to vote-counting process: India's Supreme Court declined on Friday to order any change to the vote-counting ...

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Opinion | Liz Cheney: The Supreme Court Should Rule Swiftly on Trump’s Immunity Claim

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Editorial: Only dictators have immunity from criminal acts while in power: Supreme Court justices' questions during oral argument on Donald Trump's claim that he ...

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By looking to future, Supreme Court may push Trump’s D.C. trial past election: The Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity almost certainly will mean ...

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Five things to know about the return of net neutrality rules: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote Thursday to restore Obama-era net ...

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Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules

The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.

Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.

Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.

The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.

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Apr 22

Supreme Court to decide on Trump federal prosecution immunity: The Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week with profound legal and political consequences ...

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Liz Cheney calls Supreme Court to rule quickly on Trump’s immunity claim: “If delay prevents this Trump case from being tried this year, the public may never ...

bostonglobe.com/2024/04/22/nation/liz-cheney-op-ed-trump-immunity-claim/

Quick Glance: Liz Cheney Urges Supreme Court to Decide Trump Immunity Quickly

Liz Cheney calls for a swift Supreme Court decision on Trump's immunity so voters can hear the Jan. 6 case.

Emphasizing the importance of the federal election fraud indictment against the former president before the upcoming elections.

She advocates for all evidence to be publicly presented for the public to fully assess Trump's actions on Jan. 6.

Cheney argues against immunity for Trump and urges the trial to proceed without delay to reveal critical evidence.

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Apr 20

Trump makes new plea for immunity ahead of Supreme Court case: Former President Trump made a new plea for presidential immunity Saturday in a Truth Social post ...

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4608325-trump-new-plea-immunity-ahead-supreme-court-case/

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Apr 23

Biden is campaigning in Florida a week before a new abortion ban takes effect: There's a referendum on abortion rights on the ballot in Florida in November ...

Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable

President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.

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Takeaways from the Supreme Court argument on Trump’s criminal immunity: Conservative justices seemed focused on preventing runaway prosecutions of future ...

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Trump moves to dismiss two counts in Fulton election indictment: Former president Donald Trump on Wednesday asked a judge to dismiss two more felony counts ...

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Autoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim at more plants in the South

apnews.com/article/uaw-union-election-vw-chattanooga-tennessee-alabama-74ac19f72cd334050df96ffdccf7425f

Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation

Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.

Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.

The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.

The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.

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Apr 22

Supreme Court waves off Kari Lake lawsuit over electronic voting: The Supreme Court brushed aside a lawsuit Monday from Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake ...

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Biden is campaigning in Florida a week before a new abortion ban takes effect: There's a referendum on abortion rights on the ballot in Florida in November ...

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Apr 22

Texas appeals court sides with Sidney Powell, rejecting attorney discipline over her Trump election lawsuits

cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/sidney-powell-trump-election-lawsuits/

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Justice Sonia Sotomayor Calls Out Catch-22 In Trump's Immunity Argument: "If he's not covered by the criminal law, he can't be impeached for violating it at all ...

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Apr 25

The debate about Sonia Sotomayor is not about sexism. It’s more dire.: Some want the Supreme Court justice to retire so that President Biden can name a ...

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Apr 22

State law takes US a step closer to popular vote deciding presidential elections: Maine is the latest state to pass the National Popular Vote Legislation law.

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Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...

nytimes.com/article/trump-investigation-conviction.html

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Apr 17

Alabama: Voters to decide primary runoffs in new Congressional District: Alabama voters have cast their ballots to decide party nominees for the state’s 2nd ...

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Arizona Abortion Law Repeal Shows Need to Win Independents: It’s independents, a growing voting bloc, who drive election victories in the swing state ...

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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights

The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.

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Apr 24

Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot: The Alabama State Senate unanimously approved a measure Tuesday that would ensure President Biden ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617607-alabama-senate-passes-measure-ensuring-biden-can-be-on-ballot/

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Apr 21

NFL Draft 2024: Last ride for Alabama’s Nick Saban: The former Crimson Tide coach will add to his SEC-record total of drafted players next week.

al.com/sports/2024/04/nfl-draft-2024-last-ride-for-alabamas-nick-saban.html

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A new Supreme Court case could make it much easier for criminals to buy guns: The fight over “ghost guns” is back before the justices.

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Kari Lake bemoans fact that Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban is not being enforced, in another apparent shift

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Trump’s hush-money case might finally show him what accountability feels like: A conviction would prove, once and for all, that Trump is not the normal ...

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Trump's criminal trial, a first for a former president, has begun in New York: For the first time in U.S. history, a former president will sit in a courtroom for ...

Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial

A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.

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Apr 20

Election 2024 latest news: Biden highlights chip investments during New York trip

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Apr 20

Mike Lindell Faces Potential Court Hearing Over Dire Financial Situation: The MyPillow CEO is facing a backlash from voting machine manufacturer Smartmatic.

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Apr 24

Arizona lawmakers expected to push repeal of Civil War-era abortion law through state House

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Arizona House Speaker finds himself in eye of abortion rights tornado: Arizona state House Speaker Ben Toma (R) is facing a reckoning as he tries to navigate the ...

thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4606398-arizona-house-speaker-finds-himself-in-eye-of-abortion-rights-tornado/

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Apr 16

Justices question obstruction charge against Jan. 6 rioter in case that could affect Trump

nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-weighs-jan-6-rioters-obstruction-challenge-affect-trumps-rcna147841

Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter

The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.

During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.

The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.

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Apr 23

Granderson: Republicans aren't protecting elections. They don't want democracy: The latest efforts to exclude Black votes echo the earliest days of our republic.

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Apr 19

Nevada Supreme Court rulings hand setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists

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Apr 22

Supreme Court Refuses Kari Lake’s Lawsuit Over Electronic Voting Machines In Arizona

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Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama might get a third try at unionizing: Federal officials threw out the first vote, ruling that Amazon improperly interfered ...

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Trump's Misogyny Is on Trial in New York: To read through the court filings is to be plunged back anew into the dizzying chaos of those last few weeks ...

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Comparing Donald Trump's hush money trial to John Edwards, Bill Clinton cases: Trump is facing charges related to a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

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The Supreme Court justice who actually picked a president: Long before the Supreme Court’s messy involvement in the 2024 race (or the 2000 contest), Joseph P ...

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Apr 17

🔊 The US Supreme Court weighs a January 6th case with implications for Donald Trump. Listen to @MaloneReuters explain how that case may impact the prosecution ...

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Apr 17

🔊 As jury selection continues in Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, another case at the US Supreme Court could impact the prosecution of his efforts to ...

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Apr 18

Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case

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Kari Lake's lawsuit was 'explosive,' all right. It blew up smack in her face: Opinion: The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to give Kari Lake "do-over relief" ...

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Full jury seated in Trump's hush money trial, with opening statements set for Monday

Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults

Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.

Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.

Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.

Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.

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Apr 18

Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban to a vote

orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/democrats-clear-path-to-bring-proposed-repeal-of-arizonas-near-total-abortion-ban-to-a-vote/

Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.

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The Staggering Implications of a Slate of Trump Legal Victories: The public isn’t sure he’s guilty in a hush money case, a Supreme Court ruling could toss two ...

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The Trump Trials: All rise: The first week of Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial, news in his other criminal cases, and what to watch for this week.

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Apr 20

After VW plant victory, UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama: The United Auto Workers has made history by winning its first unionization vote at an auto ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/after-vw-plant-victory-uaw-sets-its-sights-mercedes-alabama-2024-04-20/

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Apr 15

Supreme Court declines Lindell appeal over phone seizure: The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Trump ally Mike Lindell on Monday over his attempt to ...

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4594698-supreme-court-lindell-appeal-phone-seizure-2020-election/

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Apr 18

Alabama Mercedes workers to vote on union representation: Thousands of Alabama Mercedes-Benz workers will vote in May to determine if they want United Auto ...

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The past 24 hours of Trump legal news, explained: Trump allies newly indicted in Arizona, testimony continuing in New York, and the Supreme Court hearing ...

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Apr 16

The Civil War raged and fortune-seekers hunted for gold. This era produced Arizona's abortion ban

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Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy

Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.

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The Trump Trials: Law & Order DJT: The latest news in Donald Trump’s four criminal cases, and what to watch for this week.

washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/14/trump-trials-tracker-latest-news/

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Supreme Court won't hear Mike Lindell's challenge over FBI seizure of cellphone: The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition by MyPillow founder and election ...

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Apr 14

Fallout from Trump's bid to overturn election loss heads to Supreme Court: The actions of Donald Trump and his supporters following his 2020 election loss top ...

reuters.com/world/us/fallout-trumps-bid-overturn-election-loss-heads-supreme-court-2024-04-14/

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Apr 22

Keeping Up With the Trump Trials: Bad News for Jack Smith’s Election Interference Case

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In new Congressional district, Black voters weigh what representation really means

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After victory at VW in Chattanooga, the union road leads to Alabama : After the United Auto Workers’ triumph at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga ...

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Will Joe Biden be on the Ohio ballot? Lawmakers say yes, but haven't found a fix yet

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Apr 22

Mixed results so far for felons accused of illegally voting in 2020: The arrests were announced with great fanfare — 20 convicted felons who finished serving ...

sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/22/mixed-results-so-far-for-felons-accused-of-illegally-voting-in-2020/

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Supreme Court declines to decide if vote-by-mail restrictions discriminate in some states

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The Detroit News

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'Threaten our jobs and values': Southern politicians ramp up campaign against UAW organizing

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SCOTUS to discuss Kari Lake, Mark Finchem machine voting lawsuit. What happens next?

azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/17/how-will-scotus-handle-kari-lake-mark-finchem-voting-machine-lawsuit/73335872007/

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Biden's youth vote problem continues to grow, while Trump is stuck in court: The week in US politics

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How Trump’s Criminal Cases Test the US Constitution: Like no one before him, Donald Trump is at once a former president, a presumptive candidate to be nominated ...

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Apr 19

GOP-backed ballot measure would keep Arizona Supreme Court intact, even justices voted out

azcentral.com/story/news/politics/legislature/2024/04/19/senate-resolution-could-keep-az-supreme-court-justices-from-removal/73374965007/

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Trump’s New York trial is a political spectacle unseen in America since Watergate

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Appeals court upholds ruling killing controversial ballot design in NJ Democratic primary

politico.com/news/2024/04/17/appeals-court-ballot-nj-democratic-primary-00152895

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Biden Gets to Hit the Campaign Trail as Trump Gets Stuck in Court: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...

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Charges against Trump and Jan. 6 rioters at stake | Africanews: The Supreme Court on Tuesday is taking up the first of two cases that could affect the criminal ...

africanews.com/2024/04/16/charges-against-trump-and-jan-6-rioters-at-stake/

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Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Martin Luther King III joins UVa faculty, pushes students to restore 'fibers of democracy'