Barack Obama
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Of Course, Research Shows That Black Women Wait Longer in Line to Vote Than Anyone Else
Black women have long been the most important voters for Democrats, and their electoral power has been crucial at the presidential level—just ask former President Barack Obama. Democratic presidents, governors and other elected officials at various levels of government have Black women to thank for their positions and are keen to narrow in on this…
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'Hey, Democrats, Pay Attention!' The Root Presents: It's Lit! Talks The End of White Politics With Zerlina Maxwell
On-screen, on the air, and now, on the page, Zerlina Maxwell is a force. Having held positions on both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton’s campaigns, an activist on issues of race, gender and sexual violence, as well as years in the game as a commentator for the likes of CNN, MSNBC, and now as host…
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Reactions to MLB Moving All-Star Game From Georgia: Some Dems Acknowledge Necessity of Action, Big Mad Republicans Blame Wokeness
The fallout from Georgia’s new voter suppression laws and the Major Baseball League’s decision to pull the All-Star Game from Atlanta in reaction to them, continues. Activists, Democratic leaders and the Republicans whose actions drove the MLB’s decision to make a bold move against restrictions at the ballot box spent the weekend taking different sides…