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Disabled Georgia activist gives free, accessible voting rides

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On tour and in bomb shelters, he sings to rouse the spirit of Ukraine

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When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, musician Jurij Fedynskyj spent three months performing in Ukraine’s bomb shelters, refugee centers, and even near the front line.
The Christian Science Monitor Breakfast with Senator Mark Warner (03/20/2023)

The Christian Science Monitor Breakfast with Senator Mark Warner (03/20/2023)

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In this press conference, Senator Mark Warner speaks about the recent bank turmoil, TikTok, and the handling of classified documents.