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Kamala Harris Swears In, Laphonza Butler, 3rd Black Woman To Serve In The U.S. Senate
In a historic moment, VP Kamala Harris swore in Senator Laphonza Butler on Tuesday. Here's everything you need to know.
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California Prepares to Hit School Districts in the Pockets for Implementing Book Bans
Gov. Gavin Newsom is preparing to sign a bill that protects books and educational content related to underserved communities
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Rep. Barbara Lee Calls California Gov. Newsom Out For Caretaker Comment
California Governor Gavin Newsom is in hot water after comments that he would only appoint a Black woman as a caretaker for Senator Feinstein's seat.
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After Kamala Bowed Out, Gavin Newsom Steps Into DeSantis Debate
But we have some thoughts on how the Cali governor treats Black women in his circle.
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California Governor Proposes Rolling Back Police Transparency
California Governor Gavin Newsom's budget proposal recommends cutting a hard-won police accountability and transparency measure.
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Will Oprah Replace Dianne Feinstein In The Senate?
Winfrey, the billionaire talk-show mogul, name has been mentioned to follow Feinstein.
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Bill Maher Just Described Being Straight and White In America As A Disadvantage
The so-called comedian's statement that the Democratic party is 'defined by identity politics' is wildly inaccurate.
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![Oohh It’s Official. LAPD Is After the Reddit Leaker of the Controversial LA Council Call [Update]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/6298dcd4ab51e2dc29824902a4443188-300x200.jpg)
Oohh It’s Official. LAPD Is After the Reddit Leaker of the Controversial LA Council Call [Update]
The three caught on the call asked the department to open an investigation.
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Big Win For Rappers: Cali Limits Use of Rap Lyrics In Court Proceedings
Govenor Gavin Newsom signed the Decriminalizing Artistic Expression Act, which also includes performance art, visual art, and, poetry
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Cali Law School Honoring a Wicked Colonizer Gets Renamed
Governor Gavin Newsom also signed a “Native American Day” into law along with other initiatives honoring Indigenous people.