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July the Fifth Be With You

We're taking the day off today, but in case you're looking for some things to read, here are some stories you might have missed.
July the Fifth Be With You

We’re taking the day off today, on account of King George III’s failure to rein in a bunch of rebellious slaveholders seeking their own empire, but in case you’re looking for some things to read, here are some stories you might have missed last week:

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