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.
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12:01 AM EDT on July 5, 2021
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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