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Anita Bryant, former singer and anti-LGBTQ rights activist, dies at 84

NPR

Published January 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM EST

Singer and former beauty queen Anita Bryant has died at the age of 84. She was well-known for her advocacy against LGBTQ rights in the 1970s.

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In a bitter fight for the Minnesota Legislature, Democrats have threatened a walkout

Dana Ferguson

A series of unexpected events after the narrow election has set up a power struggle in the Minnesota Legislature. Days before the legislative session kicks off, it's unclear who will take control.
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Eric Whitney

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Scott Simon

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