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Juneteenth Is a Day for Cheer — and Unfinished Business

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Juneteenth Is a Day for Cheer — and Unfinished Business

This Monday, Americans should recognize their newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, as more than just another three-day weekend. Also known as Emancipation Day, the name blends “June” and “nineteenth” — the date in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced General Order No. 3, declaring freedom for those in bondage in the last … Read more

Dan Crenshaw confronted by Proud Boys, far right activists at Texas GOP convention

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Dan Crenshaw confronted by Proud Boys, far right activists at Texas GOP convention

Rep. Dan Crenshaw and his staff were accosted and forcefully challenged by far-right provocateurs including members of the Proud Boys at the Republican Party of Texas Convention Saturday. The Texas Republican was berated as “Eyepatch McCain” and “a globalist RINO [Republican in name only]” by conspiracy theorist podcast host Alex Stein, who jostled with members … Read more