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Opinion, Some Thoughts

Best Believe Black Men Will Vote for Kamala. But What About White Women…?

White women boosted Trump the last two elections…Black men shouldn’t take the rap.

By

Madison J. Gray

Published

October 16, 2024
Politics, Politics

The Harris-Walz Campaign Has Given Its Own Version of Trump’s “Concept of a Plan” For Healthcare

The Democratic ticket’s new report offers sharp criticism against their Republican counterparts’ opposition to the Affordable Care Act.

By

William Ketchum

Published

September 30, 2024
Politics, Politics

Black Experts Critique Harris-Trump Presidential Debate

A host of Black experts report to The Root who they believe won the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and why.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

September 11, 2024
Politics

Maggots in Food at the DNC? The Best And Blackest Moments From The DNC, Raphael Warnock Brings The House Down In Chicago, Black America Share Thoughts On Obamas’ DNC Speeches, Trump Attacks Black Sororities And More

The Root rounds up the most important political stories of the week.

By

The Root Staff

Published

August 24, 2024
Politics

All The Black Celebs Spotted at The Democratic National Convention

Kerry Washington’s ‘Scandal’ bit, Lil Jon’s turnt up performance, Spike Lee just happy to be there – it was a time.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

August 23, 2024
Politics, Politics

The Best Speeches From The DNC So Far

The Root recounts the most memorable and powerful addresses from the Chicago event.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

August 22, 2024
Politics

EXCLUSIVE: No, Trump Didn’t Ask Tim Scott If He Thought The Election was Rigged As Part of VP Vetting

In an exclusive interview with The Root, the SC senator shares new details about Trump’s vetting process.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

July 10, 2024
Politics, Politics

Will Clarence Thomas’ Conflict of Interest Lead Him to Recuse Himself from the Colorado Trump Case?

Considering Thomas’ connection to the former president, the U.S. Supreme Court has become a joke.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

February 8, 2024
Politics, Politics

Damn, Damn, Damn: Michigan Supreme Court Did You Dirty by Keeping Trump On 2024 Primary Ballot

However, an effort to remove him could be renewed for the general election

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

December 27, 2023
Opinion

We’re Winning, but the Maga Republicans Are Ready To Snatch it Away

Progress isn’t a gift. You earned it. What will you do to protect it?

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

December 24, 2023