Confederate symbols stir pride amid extremist backlash in Alabama
In Chula Fina, Alabama, Rob ert Castello and other Southerners defend Confederate symbols as regional pride. They reject neo-Nazis and the Klan who hijack the flag, while leaders of the Sons of Confederate Veterans condemn the extremists. The piece notes Charlottesville violence, the Fields case, Johnny Cash family concerns, and Trump’s tweet defending monuments.
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Duke Removes Damaged Robert E. Lee Statue
Duke University removed a damaged Robert E. Lee statue, posting confirmation on its Twitter account. The action follows ongoing debates over Confederate monuments and campus memorials. The university did not disclose further details.
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