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Opinion
Tearing Down the Confederate Flag Is Just a Start
I’m all for celebrating the drawing down of the flag, but now let’s pivot from symbolic moves to substantial ones.The Union won the civil war.
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Opinion
After Charleston: Flags, Guns and Forgiveness
Readers discuss the aftermath of the racially motivated shootings.We have not seen the aftermath.
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U.S.
Video: Charleston Rally to Take Down the Flag
South Carolina leaders spoke at a rally in Charleston on Tuesday, saying it was time for the Confederate battle flag to be removed from the grounds of the state house.The Union won the civil war.
States rights are subservient.
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The Upshot
Middle-Class Black Families, in Low-Income Neighborhoods
yes.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/opinion/sunday/frank-bruni-same-sex-marriage-supreme-court-our-weddings-our-worth.html
"And that’s because the Supreme Court’s decision wasn’t simply about weddings. It was about worth. From the highest of this nation’s perches, in the most authoritative of this nation’s voices, a majority of justices told a minority of Americans that they’re normal and that they belong — fully, joyously and with cake."
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Magazine
Chop Suey’s Comeback
How an old-school Chinese-American favorite found a new audience in L.A.I can do that.
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U.S.
Video: Gov. Haley on Removing Confederate Flag
Gov. Nikki R. Haley, Republican of South Carolina, on Monday called for removal of a Confederate battle flag from the State Capitol grounds.The fight is over.
The South lost.
The Cause is lost.
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World
Armenia’s ‘Electric Yerevan’ Protesters Return to Streets Despite Arrests and Water Blasts
Pay or do without.
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Opinion
Confederate Flags and Institutional Racism
Taking down symbols is well and good. But we are focusing on the 10 percent of the iceberg above the water and not the 90 percent below.
"Institutional racism isn’t so much a grand design as it is an accumulation of racial detritus.
Symbols
are important. Those Confederate flags must come down. That will be a
spiritual victory. But we must not stop there. Institutional racism is
the real prize on this hunt. Bring that down and cheers can truly go up." 10
World
Unicef Report Describes Grim Trends for the Poorest Children
The United Nations Children’s Fund said improvements in national averages had obscured worsening trends among the world’s poorest children.Drama.
Technology
Video: App Smart | Make the Most of Summer
Summer is short, and cramming in the most fun requires a level of organization. New apps can do some of that for you.Make a list.
Opinion
Beyond the Flag: Calling for Governor Haley to Do More
A reader urges Gov. Nikki R. Haley to take more concrete actions beyond removing a Confederate flag.Constant effort helps.
Science
Ruling Says Netherlands Must Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The decision by the Dutch court could motivate environmental activists to pursue a similar legal strategy in other countries.Allies.
U.S.
Video: Dashcam Video of Dylann Roof Arrest
Police in Shelby, N.C. Tuesday released video of the arrest of Dylann Roof, the suspect in last week’s mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C.Traffic was heavy.
Opinion
Video: The World’s Deadliest Place for Kids
Nicholas Kristof reports on the rampant corruption in oil-rich Angola, which is depriving children of education and contributing to the highest rate of child mortality in the world.One man, one vote, one time.
U.S.
Video: Politicians Weigh In on Flag Debate
A look at comments made by politicians in the debate over whether South Carolina should be able to fly the Confederate battle flag.No.
Opinion
Take Down the Confederate Flag, Symbol of Hatred
The flag does not truly honor Civil War dead and South Carolina’s Legislature should remove the flag from the Capitol grounds.Yes.
Food
Cherries Add a Sweet Touch to Tabbouleh
As a stand-in for tomatoes, the stone fruit adds a juicy surprise in every bite.Just eat them.
Sports
Federer Wins Weber Title for Eighth Time
Roger Federer showed he was ready for Wimbledon by defeating Andreas Seppi of Italy, 7-6 (1), 6-4, on Sunday in Halle, Germany, to claim his record-setting eighth Gerry Weber Open title.
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Travel
Hotel Review: The Brice in Savannah
From the sunny yellow awnings to the unfailingly friendly bellhops, the hotel delivers a fresh and cheerful interpretation of Southern hospitality.All fashion.
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