Politics
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Black Alabamans Score Major Victory In Voting Rights Case
Federal judges on Thursday drew a new congressional map in Alabama with a second district where Black voters make-up a large chunk of the electorate.
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Inside the White House’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Former White House speechwriter: "Reducing gun violence was recently identified as the most pressing political issue among Black women voters. "
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Political Races Black People Can’t and Shouldn’t Ignore
You will hear a great deal about the upcoming elections in 2024, but here's what you really need to know
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Kevin McCarthy Being Ousted Proves Republicans Ruin Everything—Including Their Own Party
McCarthy's short bid as speaker of the House came to an end in the most dramatic of fashions.
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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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Did the Dallas Mayor Who Switched Parties After Dems Put Him in Office—Mislead Voters? Here’s What He Says
Mayor Eric Johnson says he wasn't misleading voters after switching to the Republican party four months after winning as a Democrat
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Fighting “Lie-abetes”: How To Spot And Combat Disinformation In Politics | The 411: Part 2
Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor, discusses the Republicans reliance on disinformation to whip up support and win elections.
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Why The Indictment of Protesters in Atlanta Should Scare Everyone
In our multi-part series, The Root does a deep dive into the indictment of "Cop City" protesters, and what's coming next. (Hint: It’s not good).
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The Best Star-Studded Moments From Congressional Black Caucus’ 2023 Phoenix Awards
From Kamala Harris to Ayanna Pressley and Ilhan Omar, the event was one for the books.