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Under the Influence: If Every Vote Counts, How Much Should a Celebrity Endorsement?
It was the kind of Hail Mary some pray for—like a last-minute, death-row pardon. But when Beyoncé publicly threw her support behind Texas senatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke, reactions were mixed, to say the least. Self-affirmed stans of the superstar praised their queen, while others understandably asked why she’d waited until the eleventh hour to use…
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We’re Stuck With White People
In the weeks before the midterm elections, America was rocked by three separate acts of domestic terrorism. One, which took place in my hometown, was the deadliest act of anti-semitism in American history. Another was the biggest mass assassination attempt in American history. And then there was the killing of two black people in a…
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Ayanna Pressley Goes to Washington
It was a win destined to go viral: Ayanna Pressley, Boston’s first black city councilor, beating out 10-time incumbent Mark Capuano in a stunning upset for the Massachusetts 7th congressional seat. Video taken of Pressley shows the moment she found out about her win—in a forest-green sheath dress, Pressley clutches her chest before leaping to…
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Ayanna Pressley Isn’t Here for Your ‘Glass Ceiling’
When it comes to women of color candidates, folks don’t just talk about a glass ceiling. What they describe is a concrete one. But you know what breaks through concrete? Seismic shifts. text The midterms didn’t go how many of us had hoped they would. But tonight, there’s one huge glimmer of hope, and that’s…
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Andrew Gillum Takes the High Road, Like We Always Do
Andrew Gillum may not be Florida’s first black governor, but he still had an encouraging message of perseverance and endurance for his supporters during his concession speech to Republican opponent Ron DeSantis. Imagine what would happen if, just once, a black person didn’t have to conduct himself with grace and humility in the face of…
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'What's Up With White People?' and 5 Other Questions Tonight's Election Will Answer
Contrary to popular belief, today’s election is not about Donald Trump. It has nothing to do with a “blue wave,” or red and blue states. It will tell us nothing about America’s changing demographics or 2020. It is all about white people. If you’ve noticed, ever since Barack Obama left office, the term “identity politics”…
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Stacey Abrams' Political Rise Is Georgia's Coming-to-Jesus Moment
ALBANY, Ga.— Glenn Singfield, Sr. takes a lot of pride in the racially diverse clientele that enjoys his meals at Albany Seafood Company, a family-owned business that’s been around since 2014. “Look around this place and see who’s here,” he told me Saturday night, noting the 50-50 split of black and white customers. “The only…
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Petty Reasons to Vote, Ranked
10. To direct passive-aggressive subs at significant others. “Maybe SOMEONE would have got up and voted this morning if they weren’t up all night eating FLAMING HOT Cheetos and watching PORN.” 9. To flirt with elderly women at polling stations, pretending that you want phone numbers and panties when you really just want spaghetti recipes…
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An Armed Extremist Group in Georgia Is Threatening Violence If Stacey Abrams Wins
Ahead of Tuesday’s midterm election in Georgia, an armed militia has threatened violence if Stacey Abrams wins the governor’s race. In a since edited Facebook post, the far-right group III% Security Force Intel referred to the Democratic candidate as a “flag burning, gun grabbing, socialist bitch.” The group mentioned their love for Donald Trump and…