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Linda Wertheimer As NPR's senior national correspondent, Linda Wertheimer travels the country and the globe for NPR News, bringing her unique insights and wealth of experience to bear on the day's top news stories.
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Memories Of Unrest And Upheaval In Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor

Washington, D.C. residents Mary Jefferson and John Snipes recall how the city's historically black U Street neighborhood changed after the 1968 riots and Metro construction in the 1980s.

Memories Of Unrest And Upheaval In Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor

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Rolling Stones Concert Is Among Washington, D.C. Independence Day Festivities

In addition to the usual holiday tourists crowding Washington, D.C., long lines of young people are waiting to celebrate the Fourth of July at the Rolling Stones concert at RFK Stadium.

Rolling Stones Concert Is Among Washington, D.C. Independence Day Festivities

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Most Women Are Ready To Accept The Responsibilities That Go With Equal Rights

The Equal Rights Amendment would address sex discrimination and inequalities for women in social, political and economic life. But there are some civic duties that both sexes would rather avoid.

Most Women Are Ready To Accept The Responsibilities That Go With Equal Rights

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Is 'Ms.' A Magazine Or A Text For Revolution?

Ms. magazine raises questions for "the thoughtful woman seeking definitions of her own role." Linda Wertheimer and Susan Stamberg discuss the first issue with editor Gloria Steinem.

Is 'Ms.' A Magazine Or A Text For Revolution?

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