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Prof Patty
November 27, 2020November 27, 2020

RIP, David Dinkins

He was New York City’s first African American mayor. Obituaries and comments HERE and HERE.

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NY Times

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The Army Made a Blind Black Soldier a Surrogate for Robert E. Lee
Chile Poised for Right-Wing Victory as Crime Fears Sweep Latin America
New York City Gets Its First Big Snowfall of the Season

NPR

Skywatchers rejoice: The Geminids meteor shower peaks tonight
A new study reveals an unprecedented discovery of new species
Fewer characters on TV had abortions this year — and more stories reinforced shame
Amputees often feel disconnected from their bionic hands. AI could bridge the gap
For 50 years, Rockalina the turtle lived on a kitchen floor. Now she has a new friend

The Progressive

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States Should Reject Federal School Voucher Scheme
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FactCheck.org

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