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    Scotland Poised to Vote on Independence

    It’s been 307 years since Scotland and England became the United Kingdom, but generations of Scots have never lost their yearning for independence. In 1997, they established their own Parliament but, for many, that isn’t enough. In less than two weeks, all residents 16 and over will have a chance to create a separate county.

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 5, 2014 • 1 min read

    It’s been 307 years since Scotland and England became the United Kingdom, but generations of Scots have never lost their yearning for independence. In 1997, they established their own Parliament but, for many, that isn’t enough. In less than two weeks, all residents 16 and over will have a chance to create a separate county. Just one vote could make the difference. We’ll hear what that means for Britain’s identity crisis, and for independence movements in Spain, Italy and other countries in the European Union.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Kate Devlin

      The Herald

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      Susan Stewart

      Women for Independence

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      Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Will Voters in Scotland Decide to Go It Alone?
    1. 1:20NATO Response to Ukraine and ISIS
    2. 8:20Scotland Poised to Vote on IndependenceYou’re reading this
    3. 44:18Why ‘America’s Pastime’ Is Becoming a Thing of the Past
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