Politics
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Here’s The Black Woman Behind Trump’s Ignorant Chick-fil-A Appearance
Trump has increased his attention toward Black voters, and his Atlanta visit to the popular fast food chain was his latest attempt at outreach.
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Sen. Tim Scott Is Trying to Court Black Voters, Isn’t It a Little Late for That?
Senator Tim Scott is on a campaign to turn Black voters into Republicans.
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Where Has Clarence Thomas Been?
Thomas did not attend oral arguments Monday and no explanation was given.
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All the Crazy Things Trump Has Done on the First Day Of Hush Money Criminal Trial
Jury selection for Trump's trial has now entered day two.
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Karma? Right-wing Operatives Must Pay up for What They Did to Black Voters
"Conspiracy theorists" who threatened Black voters to pay up $1.25 million, says New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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Trump Compares Himself to Jesus, Al Sharpton Shocked Everyone With Surprised Celeb Guests, Donald Trump’s Cringey Chick-fil-A Photo and More Political News
A collection of the Root's best posts of the week in politics
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Can Donald Trump Win Over Black Voters With Chick-fil-A? These Photos Are So Cringe
Former President Trump visited an Chick-fil-A location in Atlanta ahead of a massive fundraiser. But is it just us or do the employees look ... concerned?
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Rev. Al Sharpton Surprised Everyone at His Luncheon By Bringing Out These Celebrities
Sharpton had a surprise for everyone at his National Action Network luncheon.
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Conservatives Come For Texas Rep. Who Suggested Tax Break as Reparations for Black People. Is She Right?
Congresswoman Jazmine Crockett suggested that letting Black Americans temporarily not pay taxes as a form of reparations was not "necessarily a bad idea."
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Trump Compares Himself to Jesus, But Conservatives Say Sunny Hostin Is the Dumb One?
Conservatives are piling on 'The View' Hostin for the way Monday's solar eclipse, climate change, earthquakes in NYC, and the Rapture.