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Trump’s Capture of Venezuela President is Yet Another Example of a U.S.-Staged Coup…For Questionable Reasons
OPINION: Trump’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is yet another example of the U.S. staging a coup for different reasons than the government admits out loud.
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How White Christian Nationalism Co-Opted Nicki Minaj
OPINION: Christ was a significant topic during Nicki Minaj’s appearance with Erika Kirk at a Turning Point USA event, but both He — and Nicki — were tools for TPUSA.
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The Real Story Behind the Woman Everyone Identified as ‘Juror 160’ From the Diddy Netflix Doc
This woman has gone viral for a photo she took with Diddy more than 15 years ago. Here’s how it connects to the Netflix doc and how everyone has it all wrong.
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How Cynthia Erivo’s Latest ‘Wicked’ Press Run Proves Misogynoir is Alive and Well
Cynthia Erivo has been forced to endure awkward press moments and field inappropriate interview questions that Ariana Grande and her other non-Black “Wicked” co-stars don’t have to.
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15 Candidates Vying to Be Minneapolis Mayor as City Enters New Era
In the sixth story of our ongoing campaign series, we examine Jacob Frey, a Democrat, led the city through one of its most challenging times in recent history.
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Charlotte Mayor’s Re-Election Threatened by Public Safety Debate
In the fourth in our ongoing series on the most critical political campaigns of 2025, we explore how a fatal rail death in Charlotte involving a Ukrainian national has jeopardized the Mayor’s re-election bid.
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Black Voters Fear Gentrification in NYC’s Monumental Mayoral Race
Will Black New Yorkers Get What They Need in the NYC Mayoral race? This is the second in an ongoing series where The Root goes beyond the headlines, digging deep into the most critical political campaigns of 2025.
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The Lies That AI Delivers Can Be More Harmful For Black Americans Than You Think
OPINION: AI can be fun, but we shouldn’t look past the real harm it can do to marginalized communities
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Civil Rights Lawyer: How a KKK Law is Being Used to Silence Two Black Women in Minneapolis
After a viral, nonviolent protest, federal authorities weaponized two civil rights laws to target prominent Black activists.
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