2/19/2020: Artist scraps plans for Thunberg mural after boycott threats - Plastic Bag Bans

Today's Article: Artist scraps plans for Thunberg mural after boycott threats
From: Associated Press
Readability Score: 11.8

What is the purpose of public art? Should it be controversial? An artist in the town of Bismarck, ND, recently withdrew plans for a mural honoring climate change activist Greta Thunberg; he had learned of proposed boycotts and possible vandalism in response to the art. Discuss the concept of competing rights in today's article.

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