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As the US commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we speak with Native journalists about coverage of the US at 250. -
Willem_90/Wikimedia CommonsA proposed tax to support Bay Area public transit was certified Tuesday to go on the California general election ballot this November.
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As America turns 250, we turn to blues and beyond from Native American artists. -
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