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ezmack@lemmy.ml to United States | News & Politics@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago

A Black Man Was Elected Mayor in Rural Alabama, but the White Town Leaders Won’t Let Him Serve

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A Black Man Was Elected Mayor in Rural Alabama, but the White Town Leaders Won’t Let Him Serve

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ezmack@lemmy.ml to United States | News & Politics@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago
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For three years, Patrick Braxton says he has experienced harassment and intimidation after becoming the first Black mayor in Newbern, Alabama.
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    yes, libel. they’ve probably got good lawyers, after all

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      Defamation lawsuits are notoriously expensive and difficult to win. Meanwhile, truth is a valid defense.

      Name and shame, let them dig their hole deeper.

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        well, best of luck with that

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