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Can Country Music Quit the Rebel Flag?

Won’t Fly

Its biggest stars have voiced support for the Confederate flag in their lyrics. But now that even big-box retailers see the flag’s inherent racism, what will happen next?

James Joiner

Published Jun. 25 2015 4:00PM EDT

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James Joiner

James Joiner

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