Politics
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Alabama Lawmakers Advance Legislation To Alter Name of Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge
The new name would be the “Edmund W. Pettus-Foot Soldiers Bridge,” but the lettering on the bridge would remain unaltered.
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Consideration for Ukrainian Refugees Has African Immigration Advocates Crying Foul
Joe Biden plans to offer Ukrainian refugees Temporary Protection Status. But Black refugees say they’ve been seeking the same consideration for years.
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Milwaukee Chooses First Black Elected Mayor in 176 Years
Cavalier Johnson, 35, won the contested race in a rout.
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Minneapolis Mayor Officially Prohibits Execution of No-Knock Warrants [UPDATED]
Minneapolis Police Department will no longer be allowed to request no-knock warrants or respond to similar searches from other cities.
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VP Kamala Harris’ Deputy Chief of Staff to Depart
Michael Fuchs is the latest member of Harris’ team to roll out.
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White House Moves To Extend Student Loan Pause Through August
The Biden administration plans to freeze federal student loan payments through August 31.
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Prince: The Artist Formerly Known As A Teachers Strike Supporter
Recently discovered footage from 1970 shows an 11-year-old Prince telling a local news reporter his thoughts about a Minneapolis teachers strike.
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Republican Senators Murkowski and Romney Will Vote ‘Yes’ On Ketanji Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS Bid
Their support will give Jackson’s nomination more than enough votes to be confirmed to the Supreme Court later this week.
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Senate Eyeing $10B Deal For COVID Aid
As of right now, the package would cut down $5 Billion in global aid for vaccinations
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Senate Hearings For Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Nomination Begin Today
The Senate Judiciary Committee will most likely end up in an 11-11 tie, sending it to the Senate floor for deliberation