Balancing Religious Diversity and National Identity in France
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The expulsion of Muslim schoolgirls for refusing to remove their abayas serves as a stark reminder of France\'s ongoing struggle to balance its historical commitment to la\\xefcit\\xe9 with its growing religious and cultural diversity. The Council\\u2019s Ariel Schwartz joins host Brian Hanson to explore la\\xefcit\\xe9\\u2019s historical roots, modern challenges, and global implications in contemporary society.
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