Politics
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Why Republicans Want Voters to Fear Kamala Harris As President
Rather than run against Biden and his record, Republicans like Nikki Haley want to make this election about Harris, a Black woman.
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Biden Stands By VP Kamala Harris; How Can They Make A Winning Team
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are sticking beside each other. The Root Spoke with Black Women on the frontlines of politics about how to make sure she shines.
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Say What? Republican Senate Candidate Believes White Folks Are Owed Reparations
Bernie Moreno, who is backed by Donald Trump, believes white people are long overdue for compensation.
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Earth day 2023: Cancer Alley Should Never Happen Again; Can Biden Really Fix it?
President Joe Biden to sign an executive order to advance environmental justice. Three things to know.
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Karma? Tennessee Republican Who Voted To Expel Tennessee 3 Resigns In Disgrace
Tennessee GOP lawmaker Scotty Campbell who voted to expel Black lawmakers resigns over ethics violations.
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Exclusive: Rep. Pressley and Sen. Markey Push Bill To End Qualified Immunity
The Root spoke exclusively with Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Edward Markey about new legislation that would hold police accountable.
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George Santos Uses Weird Nicki Minaj-Inspired Bill To Distract Us All From the Fact He Shouldn’t Hold Office
Santos, who has been caught in lie after lie, is using the rapper as a diversion in his re-election campaign.
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He Said What? More Audio From Oklahoma Sheriff In Leaked Racist Tape Scandal
Additional disturbing audio of Oklahoma Sheriff embroiled in Oklahoma local officials scandal.
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Louisiana Republican Officials Want To Ban America’s Racist Ass History From Being Taught in Universities
They claim the “inglorious aspects” of US history are too divisive for college curriculum.
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Tennessee Lawmakers Who Tried to Oust Black Reps Complain About Being Called ‘Racist’ In Leaked Audio
If it talks and walks like a racist then it probably is.