Politics
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GOP Candidates Court Iowa Faith Leader Who Implied Slavery Was Better Than Single-Parenthood
Candidates Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy are in Iowa for a forum held by Bob Vander Plaats, a GOP kingmaker with a history of racist comments.
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Political Strategist Nina Smith Gets Real About Biden’s Re-Election Chances
The Root sat down with powerhouse political communications strategist Nina Smith to talk all things election for The 411.
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Will Biden’s Ban on Menthol Cigarettes Lead to More Eric Garners?
Rev. Al Sharpton issued a warning to the Biden administration on banning menthol cigarettes.
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Tim Scott Abandoned his Presidential Campaign. Here are His Six Wildest Moments.
In honor of Senator Tim Scott's departure from the Republican primary, here are the times he made us do a double-take.
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This Soon To Be GOP State Senator Said BLM Attacked Her, But Did She Make it Up?
Virginia State Rep. Tara Durant just won her election for state Senate. But a new report suggests that the story that helped get her there was bogus.
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It Just Gets Worse: Feds Seize Phones Owned By NYC Mayor Eric Adams As Part Of Fundraising Investigation
Last week, the home of fundraiser for Adams--Brianna Suggs--was searched.
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From Crystal Clanton To Harlan Crow, Here Is A List of The Trifling Associates Of Clarence Thomas
As expected, the conservative Supreme Court justice keeps downright despicable company.
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Texas Couple Allegedly Conned Black Community To The Tune of $10 Million
A Texas couple is being accused of targeting thousands of Black Americans as a part of their pyramid scheme.
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Voters to Conservatives: Stop Banning Black Books
This week's election results prove voters across the country don't want conservatives deciding what their kids learn.
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Oh No, They Didn’t! House Republicans Tried to Go After Karine Jean-Pierre’s Pay
Accusing her of lying and antisemitism, a Republican House member tried to have the Press Secretary's salary docked.