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Cities may be debating reparations, but here's why most Americans oppose the idea

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Jennifer Ludden

March 27, 2023

A reparations rally outside City Hall in San Francisco this month, as supervisors take up a draft reparations proposal. The growing number of local actions has renewed hopes and questions about a national policy. (AP)

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