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I hope we can find a way to get to the real point, perhaps by offering her some kind of immunity.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
What I want to see before I die is a monument representing the Negro, not couchant on his knees like a four-footed animal, but erect on his feet like a man.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
Boston removed its replica of the statue in favor of placing it in a publicly accessible location where it can be better contextualized, it is time for Congress to place the original statue in a museum, too.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
Although formerly enslaved Americans paid for this statue, the design and sculpting process was done without their input or participation, and it shows, the statue fails to depict how enslaved African Americans pressed for their own emancipation. At the time, they had only recently been liberated from slavery and were grateful for any recognition of their freedom. However, in his keynote address at the unveiling of the statue, Frederick Douglass pointedly did not praise the statue, and, indeed, in private remarks, went as far as to say, it ‘showed the Negro on his knee when a more manly attitude would have been indicative of freedom.’.
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( Jackson's) visibility to the country as a Black woman would result in greater faith in the judicial system itself.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
I would hope that we wouldn’t have to fence in the Capitol every time there’s a demonstration.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
I wouldn’t be surprised to see the fence go up, the preparations are certainly going to be more than they were on Jan. 6.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
Women have achieved equality on the road when it comes to driving but when it comes to safety testing to keep them safe on the road, they are nowhere near achieving equality.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
Those who make such an assertion are conflating a policy choice and a constitutional requirement.
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Congress can no longer exclude D.C. residents from the democratic process, forcing residents to watch from the sidelines as Congress votes on laws that affect the nation or votes even on the laws of the duly elected D.C. government.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
When it comes to swimmers, I’m sure that must be rare. Did he know where he was? Maybe he was just swimming and found his way to your shore?
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
I have asked the Department of Defense to withdraw the rule because I’ve seen no evidence of a credible threat that would support the proposed restriction, they have been trying to get their way, but their proposal is more restrictive than necessary.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
Airline passengers must have protections against such abusive treatment.
Found on FOX News 7 years ago
This could be the last snowstorm the D.C. area gets this winter, children sledding on the grounds pose no security threat.
Found on FOX News 9 years ago
Have a heart, this could be the last snowstorm the D.C. area gets this winter, and may be one of the best for sledding in years. Children and their parents should able to enjoy sledding on one of the best hills in the city.
Found on FOX News 9 years ago
Children and their parents should able to enjoy sledding on one of the best hills in the city. This is a one-time waiver that will allow Washington kids to sled while we await a more formal review of the ban, which will likely come after the last snow has fallen in our region.
Found on CNN 9 years ago
This could be the last snowstorm the D.C. area gets this winter, and may be one of the best for sledding in years, children and their parents should able to enjoy sledding on one of the best hills in the city. This is a one-time waiver that will allow Washington kids to sled while we await a more formal review of the ban, which will likely come after the last snow has fallen in our region.
Found on CNN 9 years ago
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