Politics
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New Florida Law Disproportionately Targets Black People and Their Music
Florida drivers may be pulled over if their music is too loud.
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A Black Woman Made History in South Carolina, Now She’ll Take Center Stage in 2024
Christale Spain became the first Black woman to lead South Carolina’s Democratic Party, which will kickoff Democrats presidential voting in 2024.
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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.