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Opinion, Opinion

2022 Midterms Recalled Republican’s Summer of 1964 Voter Suppression Tactics

Trump and his cronies went on and on about the 2020 election being stolen. But what we really need to talk about is the relentless return of voter suppression.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 12, 2022
Politics

Young Black Organizers Are Fired-Up, With Just Days Left Until the Midterms

The Root spoke with young Black organizers about their crucial role in the November election and what issues are driving them to the polls.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 2, 2022
Politics

DOJ Says Florida Republicans Specifically Targeted Black Voters With Restrictions

Florida’s SB 90 law wants to restrict the availability of absentee ballot drop boxes and food and water access at voting stations

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

August 18, 2022