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History Will Not Absolve Jesse Helms

By Fiona Morgan

INDY Week | July 10, 2008

Those who fought for progressive causes during the 40 years or so of Helms' public life have their own recollections of him. While some nod their heads in respect for his passing, they also mourn the impact of his political influence on the state, the nation and the world. We offer their voices, here, as a counterpoint and a remembrance.

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Tags: civil rights, North Carolina, Republicans, Jesse Helms, race relations, gay & lesbian issues

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Last December, the Recording Industry Association of America announced it would no longer continue its massive legal campaign against downloaders. But that doesn't mean you should grab that album off BitTorrent quite yet.

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Tags: 2008 presidential election, North Carolina, voting rights, early voting

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