Dolly Parton, secular saint

Artwork of Dolly Parton holding a vaccine syringe is displayed in New Orleans in 2021. | Erika Goldring/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. You’ve probably read a lot about Dolly Parton over the last 24 hours: her songwriting genius, her generosity, her incredible hair. The country icon and philanthropist died Tuesday at age 80 after having cancer. Her hits have been playing in my head ever since. Parton’s influence extended far beyond her music, though. She...

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