Politics
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Georgia Republicans Learned Something About Black Voters From Their Alabama Counterparts
Georgia Republicans create two majority Black voting districts. But the map is still far from what U.S. District Court Judge Steve Jones ordered.
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Donald Trump Is Coming After Obama’s Signature Achievement…Again
The former President and Republican presidential front-runner said that he would go after Obamacare if he were elected to a second term.
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WH Press Sec. Addresses Prominent Black Leaders Calling For A Ceasefire
“Hamas could surrender at any time. But they seem willing to jeopardize the lives of innocent civilians. This is what Hamas is doing,” said Karine Jean-Pierre.
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WH Press Secretary Doubles Down On Gaza War, Despite Growing Opposition From Black Leaders | The 411
Hours before a pause in fighting was reached between Israel and Hamas, Press Secretary Jean-Pierre joined us to discuss the administration’s stance.
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Rep. Robert Garcia Addresses Dean Phillips: ‘He Better Keep The VP’s Name Out Of His Mouth’
Garcia took to X to express fury over Phillips’s disrespectful remarks.
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Congressman Jonathan Jackson Speaks Out On Calls For A Ceasefire
“If there’s one child’s death that could have been avoided, I feel vindicated,” said Jonathan Jackson, the son of civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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The Root 100 2023: Black Americans at the Top of Their Game in Politics and STEM
Here’s our list of the most influential Black Americans in politics and the sciences.
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GOP Candidates Court Iowa Faith Leader Who Implied Slavery Was Better Than Single-Parenthood
Candidates Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy are in Iowa for a forum held by Bob Vander Plaats, a GOP kingmaker with a history of racist comments.
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Civil Rights Group Asks After DNC Headquarters Clash: Where Was This Smoke For Jan. 6th Rioters?
Police violently clashed with protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside of the Democratic National Committee headquarters.