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2. The little town in Illinois I where I grew up had a sundown law on the books until the Civil Rights

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Sun Jul 14, 2013, 11:38 AM

Jul 2013

laws went into effect then it was removed. There were all sorts of racist and misogynistic laws back then, laws I thought we'd seen the last of. They are coming back though and it is scary...for all. We need to stand united--peoples of all colors and gender. We need to stand united.

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Know your role (Check out Juror B76) [View all] Horse with no Name Jul 2013 OP

they even made him talk to lawyers. nt edgineered Jul 2013 #1

The little town in Illinois I where I grew up had a sundown law on the books until the Civil Rights Skidmore Jul 2013 #2

Our town had a sign posted on the outskirts Horse with no Name Jul 2013 #3

I urge everyone, if they haven't already done so, to read Sundown Towns, by James Loewen. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2013 #4

When that juror said "why was he out so late?" Horse with no Name Jul 2013 #5

and of course...without a doubt Horse with no Name Jul 2013 #6

Shamefully I can find my hometown on Skidmore Jul 2013 #7

Yep. n/t Horse with no Name Jul 2013 #8

Thanks Bragi Jul 2013 #9

I never knew this. Thank you. I have a question... OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #10

I hope this helps Horse with no Name Jul 2013 #11

Thank you so very much. n/t OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #12

I just added an edit where she was sworn in. n/t Horse with no Name Jul 2013 #13

Got it. Thanks again. n/t OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #14

bump n/t Horse with no Name Jul 2013 #15