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News Articles: History

Coastal Redwood Trees

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  • Economy

The strange underground economy of tree poaching

A new book dives deep into the fascinating criminal world of tree theft and efforts to combat it.

June 28, 2022
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By:
  • Greg Rosalsky
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat who is up for reelection this fall, speaks to abortion-rights protesters at a rally following the U.S Supreme Court's decision to overturn <em>Roe v. Wade</em> outside the state capitol in Lansing, Mich., Friday, June 24, 2022.

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  • National

In Michigan, abortion could come down to voters in November

Abortion is still legal in Michigan but it's the subject of litigation, is moving toward the ballot as a state constitutional amendment and will be a big issue in the competitive race for governor.

June 27, 2022
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By:
  • Zoe Clark
In 1993, the Lesbian Avengers organized the first Dyke March. Within a few years, its membership grew to more than 50 chapters nationwide.

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  • Arts & Life

Frustrated by society's erasure, the Lesbian Avengers fought back

They were secretaries, cab drivers, teachers and artists — brought together on a mission for lesbian visibility and political change.

June 24, 2022
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By:
  • Allyson McCabe
Confederate monument in Macon being removed

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  • History

Crews begin moving two Confederate monuments in Macon after years of legal battles

Their removal is the culmination of years of efforts by Bibb County residents that were renewed during the summer of 2020. The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved moving the monuments in July of 2020, but a lawsuit stalled the efforts.

June 22, 2022
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By:
  • Micah Johnston and
  • Caleb Slinkard
Posing for pictures by the Black Lives Matter themed art around the base of a Confederate monument on Cotton Avenue in Macon in the summer of 2020. The statue is one of two soon to be moved from downtown Macon.

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  • History

Two of Macon's Confederate monuments begin moving this week

A pair of monuments to the Confederacy in downtown Macon will be moved starting Wednesday morning.  

June 21, 2022
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
Orick, California, is the gateway to Redwood National and State Parks.

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  • Economy

The tale of a distressed American town on the doorstep of a natural paradise

The town of Orick sits just steps away from Redwood National Park. It has prime real estate for recreation and tourism, so why are its motels and restaurants shuttered and its residents impoverished?

June 21, 2022
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  • Greg Rosalsky
Rendering of historic homes

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  • History

A $2M project could bring 5 historic homes to downtown Columbus

The five homes were donated to Historic Columbus, and three of them previously belonged to Historic Westville, a living history museum that relocated from Lumpkin to Columbus a few years ago.

June 21, 2022
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By:
  • Nick Wooten
Julie Andrews sang "The hills are alive" in the film version of <em>The Sound of Music</em>, but Hammerstein's letters reveal that a much bigger Hollywood star had lobbied hard to play Maria.

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  • Books

Oh, what a beautiful archive: Oscar Hammerstein's letters reveal his many sides

A thousand pages of correspondence by Oscar Hammerstein II, the lyricist for such musicals as Show Boat, Oklahoma!, Carousel and The Sound of Music are available to a wide public for the first time.

June 20, 2022
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By:
  • Bob Mondello
Julie Andrews sang "The hills are alive" in the film version of <em>The Sound of Music</em>, but Hammerstein's letters reveal that a much bigger Hollywood star had lobbied hard to play Maria.

Tagged as: 

  • Books

Oh, what a beautiful archive: Oscar Hammerstein's letters reveal his many sides

A thousand pages of correspondence by Oscar Hammerstein II, the lyricist for such musicals as Show Boat, Oklahoma!, Carousel and The Sound of Music are available to a wide public for the first time.

June 20, 2022
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By:
  • Bob Mondello
Emancipation Day celebration, June 19, 1900, in Austin, Texas.

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  • Religion

Juneteenth is a jubilant celebration — and a sacred lament

On Sunday, churchgoers will celebrate Juneteenth during their worship services. Members of the clergy reflect on the role of the church and the holiday marking the notification of the end of slavery.

June 19, 2022
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By:
  • Tekella Foster
Chef Nicole A. Taylor pictured next to her new cookbook, <em>Watermelon and Red Birds.</em>

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  • Race

Chef Nicole A. Taylor talks red birds, red drink, and Juneteenth

Here on Code Switch, we love food just as much as we love history. So we couldn't let the Juneteenth pass by without getting into the culinary traditions that have been passed down for generations.

June 18, 2022
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By:
  • Karen Grigsby Bates
At a news conference outside the Christopher A. Iannella Chamber, Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune urges the council on June 15, 2022 to pass the resolution that the City apologize for Boston's role in the transatlantic slave trade.

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  • National

Boston takes rare step of apologizing for its role in slavery and its lasting harm

Boston officially says it is sorry for its history in transatlantic slavery and the "death, misery and deprivation" it caused, and pledges to "repair past and present harm done."

June 17, 2022
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By:
  • Tovia Smith
At a news conference outside the Christopher A. Iannella Chamber, Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune urges the council on June 15, 2022 to pass the resolution that the City apologize for Boston's role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Tagged as: 

  • National

Boston takes rare step of apologizing for its role in slavery and its lasting harm

Boston officially says it is sorry for its history in transatlantic slavery and the "death, misery and deprivation" it caused, and pledges to "repair past and present harm done."

June 17, 2022
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By:
  • Tovia Smith
Former Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., surrounded by senators, jokes about having a podium her size during the room dedication ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. She retired in 2017 after 45 years in Congress.

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  • Politics

The U.S. Capitol has named two rooms after female senators for the first time ever

Sens. Barbara Mikulski and Margaret Chase Smith couldn't wear pants or use the main bathroom during their tenures, when female senators were scarce. Rooms in the Capitol now honor their legacies.

June 17, 2022
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Former Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., surrounded by senators, jokes about having a podium her size during the room dedication ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. She retired in 2017 after 45 years in Congress.

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  • Politics

The U.S. Capitol has named two rooms after female senators for the first time ever

Sens. Barbara Mikulski and Margaret Chase Smith couldn't wear pants or use the main bathroom during their tenures, when female senators were scarce. Rooms in the Capitol now honor their legacies.

June 17, 2022
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
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