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"It's an upheaval of society through violence to turn the clock back," says historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat. "When there are periods of great progress, charismatic men organize movements around themselves as a red flag against progress."

We talked about the definition of fascism and whether President Trump is a fascist.

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Two civil rights leaders were laid to rest. The clashes between federal agents and and protesters continues in Portland. COVID-19 continues to devastate around the world. And two countries set out on missions to Mars.

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With plans for memorials around the country underway, we shared your ideas on how to honor the legacy of the late Rep. John Lewis and the late Rev. C.T. Vivian.

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Elections are complicated, but they shouldn't be chaotic. We talked about why many election officials have a sense of dread over what's to come in November.

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"These asylum officers have been put in a position where they're forced to implement these policies that they not only believe are wrong or immoral, but that they believe are actually illegal," says reporter Molly O'Toole.

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Some say "cancel culture" is an attack on free speech by the so-called "woke." Others believe it's an overdue move to call out powerful people and companies for views and policies that oppress the powerless. Is it a force for good? Or a threat to free thought and expression?

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Countries worldwide continue to battle the coronavirus. A hack compromises some high-profile Twitter accounts. China and the U.S. continue to fight over Hong Kong. Turkey's Hagia Sophia has been converted back to a mosque.

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In the 16 weeks that remain between now and Election Day — can the country recover from the current surge in COVID-19 cases? New models suggest that by then, America's death toll will stand north of 200,000 people.

But scientists are finding out more about the virus daily. How might this new information help us prepare for what's next?

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How did activist Amanda Blackhorse feel when the announcement to change the name of Washington D.C.'s football team was made?

"I am very cynical when it comes to the team and their intentions, just because of their history and how they've interacted or not interacted with native people."

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"For me, the quiet moments [in "The Old Guard"] were as important as the big action set pieces," director Gina Prince-Bythewood says. "It was about elevating and bringing my Black female lens to the genre."

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