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Professor puts Abraham Lincoln’s complex legacy into historical context

At the heart of a debate brewing in Chicago over the future of 41 historical monuments is the complex legacy of some of the nation’s most revered political figures. Northwestern University history professor Kate Masur joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss Abraham Lincoln’s connection to the largest mass execution in U.S. history, and why she feels educators should “level with people about the true complexity of people who lived in the past and really think about the ways that those lessons might apply to our present.” Source

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“Huge strides” in COVID-19 vaccination efforts, but access remains uneven

The Biden administration is purchasing 100 million additional doses of Johnson and Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Julie Morita, executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former Biden transition advisor, joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss vaccine distribution equity and recommendations for unvaccinated people in states that are already lifting restrictions. Source

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Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game

A photographer who was on “The Dating Game” became one of the nation’s deadliest serial killers — eight years after “48 Hours”‘ first report, new victims emerge. Correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates. Source

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Working mothers disproportionately impacted by pandemic

The COVID pandemic has had a devastating impact on women, who have lost 1 million more jobs than men. It’s also underscored the lack of affordable childcare options, forcing many mothers out of the workforce. Nikki Battiste has this report in CBS News’ series Women and the Pandemic. Source

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