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  • Donald Trump is Ditching The Republican Debate To Hang With Tucker Carlson

    Donald Trump is Ditching The Republican Debate To Hang With Tucker Carlson

    The First Republican primary debate is on Wednesday, here’s what you need to know.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 22, 2023
  • Judge Debunks Anti-Trans Rhetoric, Delivering a Win for Georgia Transgender Youth

    Judge Debunks Anti-Trans Rhetoric, Delivering a Win for Georgia Transgender Youth

    In Georgia, a federal judge blocked the state of Georgia from enforcing a ban on hormone therapy for transgender youth.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 21, 2023
  • The Times When Black Americans Rose-up In the Wake of Police Brutality

    The Times When Black Americans Rose-up In the Wake of Police Brutality

    Michael Brown’s death helped spark a whole movement. The Root looks back at other incidents of police brutality that sparked racial justice protests.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 16, 2023
  • Are Direct Payments The Answer to Keeping Black Families Out of Foster Care?

    In Washington D.C, a new pilot program is giving Black mothers who’ve been involved in the child welfare system $500 a month.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 15, 2023
  • Fearless Fund Leaders Fire Back at Anti-Affirmative Action Crusader

    Fearless Fund Leaders Fire Back at Anti-Affirmative Action Crusader

    “It’s not just about the Fearless Fund, it’s about marginalized people throughout America having a seat at the table,” said their attorney Benjamin Crump.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 11, 2023
  • Massive Changes Could be Ahead for NYC’s Most Notorious Jail

    Massive Changes Could be Ahead for NYC’s Most Notorious Jail

    A Federal Judge allowed a case to go forward that would remove control of Rikers from the city, potentially ushering in major changes for the infamous jail.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 11, 2023
  • Is Justice Clarence Thomas in Trouble—Yet?

    Is Justice Clarence Thomas in Trouble—Yet?

    New reporting on Justice Thomas’ billionaire funded lifestyle is leading to a renewal of calls for his ousting. But will anyone actually follow through?

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 11, 2023
  • How a ‘Good Times’ Alabama Brawl Meme Got Black People Sharing On Social Media

    There have been many Montgomery Brawl memes, but the ‘Good Times’ meme got Black people everywhere sharing.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 10, 2023
  • Can Donald Trump Serve As President From Prison? Here’s What You May Not Know

    The former President has been indicted on federal charges once again. But what if he won the election? What then?

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 10, 2023
  • Read This: Here’s Why Millions Are Losing Health Care.

    Nearly four million Americans have been kicked off of Medicaid since April, and things are only expected to get worse

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 9, 2023
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