CNN — July 4 is the time to remove the asterisk from US citizenship

Jul 3

As the country continues to grapple with the systemic racism inherent in so many of our political and social institutions, we cannot overlook the persistent second-class status of Puerto Rico, Guam, the American Virgin Islands and other US territories.

Tessa Payer

CNN — July 4 is the time to remove the asterisk from US citizenship

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CNN — July 4 is the time to remove the asterisk from US citizenship

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