Politics
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Who’s the Next U.S. President? New Poll Ranks Democratic Contenders
From Buttigieg to Harris, a new poll trending across social media reveals how voters are sizing up the top Democratic hopefuls for the 2028 presidential race.
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Virginia’s Next Governor Will Make History as First Woman
In the fourth story of our ongoing campaign series, we examine Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, one of whom is set to make history when Virginia’s governor’s race is called on Tuesday
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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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Stress, Regrets and Other Hot Tea From Kamala Harris’ Memoir Press Tour
In her book “107 Days,” former Vice President Kamala Harris is getting real about her historic presidential campaign.
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Democrats Battle Republicans for Black Votes in New Jersey Governor Race
The Battle over Black voters is real in New Jersey Governor’s race. This is the third 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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Detroit Could Elect Its First Black Woman Mayor in Tight Race
Will This Woman Become Detroit’s First Black mayor? Follow us we go beyond the headlines, digging deep into the most critical political campaigns of 2025 in this ongoing series.
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Rev. Barber on How Today’s Trumpism is Rooted in the Southern Strategy
At the The Root Institute, Rev. William Barber connects Trumpism’s origins to the Southern Strategy and the advocates of state’s rights.
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Dr. Cecilia Rouse: How the Pandemic Led to Inflation
Dr. Cecilia Rouse, the first African American woman to chair the Council of Economic Advisors, spoke at The Root Institute about how we got here.