Politics
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No Third Term for Former Atlanta Mayor
Kasim Reed’s supporters circulated “Trumpian” fake news before conceding
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Meghan Thee Lobbyist? The Duchess of Sussex Was Called Out for Cold-Calling Senators—but We’re Kinda Here for It
The California-based royal mom took her push for paid family leave a step further, calling senators from both parties on their personal numbers.
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1st Black Iowa Mayor Reelected, Defeats Pro-Police Opponent
Waterloo’s first Black mayor, Quentin Hart, won his fourth reelection, and the city council is now majority Black for the first time in history.
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Alvin Bragg Makes History as 1st Black District Attorney for Manhattan
Bragg will take over the investigation of Donald Trump’s tax records from current District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. in January.
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Stacey Abrams’ Fair Fight Donates $1.34 Million to Cancel Medical Debt
The donation will help eliminate the medical debt of 108,000 people across the South who owe more than $210 million combined.
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Letitia James Will Announce Run for NY Governor, Sources Say: Report [Update: It’s Official. She’s Running]
James, who is currently New York’s attorney general, is expected to announce her run in the coming days.
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Is Kamala Harris Being Set Up to Win or Fail? Rev. Al Sharpton Weighs In
In an exclusive interview, the head of the National Action Network details plans to meet with President Joe Biden to discuss Harris’ duties.