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Dems Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Stands By Embattled Rep. Summer Lee
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) officially endorsed Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA), who is facing millions in spending from AIPAC to unseat her.
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Here Are The Black Politicians You Need To Know In 2024
Everyone you should be keeping an eye on going into the New Year!
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Political News Roundup: George Santos Doesn’t Know Who James Baldwin Was, Other the Political Trainwrecks and more…
A collection of our the Root’s best posts of the week in politics
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Says He’ll Protect Pro-Ceasefire Progressives Targeted By AIPAC & Others
AIPAC is expected spend millions to unseat progressive members of Congress. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he’ll fight to protect them.
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Congressional Black Caucus Aligned Super PAC Shakes Up 2024 Election
The new super PAC is investing “eight figures” in flipping the House. This would put Rep. Hakeem Jeffries in line to become the first-ever Black Speaker.
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Black Politicians Speak Out on Affirmative Action Decision Fallout
Vice President Kamala Harris called the Supreme Court’s ruling “a denial of opportunity.”
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Rep. Summer Lee:”I Don’t Come Into Politics With a Mask On”
The Root sat down with Summer Lee for the final part of our women’s history month series on the new generation of Black women in Congress.
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‘My Very Existence Is Disruptive’: Rep. Ayanna Pressley on Breaking the Mold in Congress
The Root sat down with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley for the second part of our three-part series on the next generation of Black women in Congress.
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Rep. Cori Bush: From Ferguson to the Halls of Congress
In Part 1 of our series on the next generation of Black Congresswomen, Representative Cori Bush lays out her vision for leadership.