Cherry Grove's Historic Pride Becomes National Record
The Cherry Grove community on Fire Island, known as a sanctuary for gay writers and performers since the late 1940s, celebrated the 1948 Cherry Grove Community House and Theater joining the National Register of Historic Places. Activists recall arrests in past decades as the community now enjoys recognition and rights.
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GOP faces tough choices on Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court ruling gutting the Voting Rights Act places Republicans at a crossroads over how to attract minority voters. Party leaders push for broader outreach while state Republicans push tighter limits, aiming to broaden their base beyond older white voters.
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Statue of Liberty Reopens on Fourth of July
The Statue of Liberty reopened on Independence Day eight months after Superstorm Sandy damaged the landmark. Hundreds queued to board boats to Lady Liberty while portions remained fenced and the main ferry dock boarded up. National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis hailed the reopening.
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Arizona Firefighters Die From Burns and Poisoning
Prescott Hotshots killed in Yarnell blaze died of burns, carbon monoxide poisoning, or oxygen deprivation per autopsy findings. Autopsies performed earlier this week, with full reports due in three months. A large procession and memorial service are planned as thousands mourn the fallen crew.
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