State Assembly session delayed while legislator hires COVID-19

The California Assembly leader said Monday that he will delay legislative hearings after a Los Angeles lawmaker tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing the state Capitol to shut down in order to disinfect it. The announcements came after Assemblywoman Autumn Burke (D-Marina Del Rey) and four other people working in …

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Newsom increases enforcement of coronavirus restrictions

Gov. Gavin Newsom, faced with criticism that the state economy opened too soon, said Monday the state will expand monitoring of counties affected by the virus after cracking down on restaurants and bars, ignoring restrictions over the weekend. July 4th. As coronavirus hospitalizations continue to rise, Newsom said state agents …

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Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change

More than a dozen Native American leaders and organizations sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday asking the league to force Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder to change the team name immediately. The letter was signed by 15 Native American advocates and obtained by The Associated Press. …

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‘Hamilton’ and the historical record: frequently asked questions

When “Hamilton” premiered on stage in 2015, the musical drew a large following among historians, who were delighted by Lin-Manuel Miranda’s blatantly blatant attention to primary documents and academic literature. But since historians are historians, they also offered plenty of footnotes, criticisms, and corrections, which were not always appreciated by …

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