Correction

In the article “Defend Mississippi Abortion Clinic!” (WV No. 874, 4 August), we wrote: “NOW gathered to appeal to the legislators at the capital, whose state flag incorporates the Confederate stars and bars, symbol of slavery.” While the “stars and bars” flag is certainly a symbol of slavery, the flag that is incorporated into the Mississippi state flag is the much more well-known Confederate battle flag. The “stars and bars” was the official flag of the Confederacy from 1861 until 1863. Due to the similarity between the Union flag and the “stars and bars,” the Confederate battle flag was more frequently used during the fighting.