Politics
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Yawn. Republican Sen. Tim Scott Has Unfortunately Made Major Move Toward 2024 Presidential Bid
The only Black Republican currently in the U.S. Senate is plotting a run for the White House.
-
Governor Ron DeSantis’ All Out War on Black Floridians
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' "anti-woke" push is highly publicized, but what about all his other attacks on Black Floridians?