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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy retires

    Justice Anthony Kennedy announced today that he will retire. Even though Kennedy was appointed by Republican President Ronald Reagan, he was seen the court’s swing vote.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 27, 2018 • 1 min read

    Justice Anthony Kennedy announced today that he will retire. Even though Kennedy was appointed by Republican President Ronald Reagan, he was seen the court’s swing vote. Kennedy sided with the court’s more liberal justices on some big decision on gay rights.

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    Justice Kennedy to retire
    1. 0:00Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy retiresYou’re reading this
    2. 11:35After surprise progressive win in New York, what’s the future of the Democratic Party?
    3. 20:09For one homeless family, 28 days to find a place to live
    4. 32:34‘The King’ documentary asks, is Elvis Presley a metaphor for America?
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