How Democrats are using music to reclaim ‘Republican values’ of freedom, patriotism and leadership

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music, leadership, 2024 presidential campaign, freedom, patriotism, masculinity, feminism, community

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How Democrats are using music to reclaim ‘Republican values’ of freedom, patriotism and leadership. Collinson, David (Author). 2024. The Conversation.

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