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Why the left is now embracing states' rights
The doctrine of States' Rights has long been used by conservatives against liberal policies dictated by Washington. Now, progressives say they'll invoke States' Rights to resist federal rules and regulations expected from the Republican Congress and the Trump Administration.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenThe doctrine of States' Rights has long been used by conservatives against liberal policies dictated by Washington. Now, progressives say they'll invoke States' Rights to resist federal rules and regulations expected from the Republican Congress and the Trump Administration.
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