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‘They are actively doing harm’: John Oliver calls for nationwide repeal of stand-your-ground laws

The HBO host said that stand-your-ground laws "can exalt a white person’s fear over a black person’s life" and are "redundant solutions to a made-up problem" that are "actively doing harm."

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Kevin Slane

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Kevin Slane is a staff writer for Boston.com covering entertainment and culture. His work focuses on movie reviews, streaming guides, celebrities, and things to do in Boston.

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