Joanne Rulford, a 24-year-old African American mother, has been missing since 1988, and her case is one of Minnesota’s oldest cold cases.
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State Department launches online passport renewal system for millions of Americans
The State Department has announced the launch of an online passport renewal service, which is expected to be used by up to 5 million Americans annually.
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What Walz’s long record on health care means for Black voters
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is running as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, has a progressive-leaning healthcare record, including gun safety laws, reduced healthcare costs, and increased access to mental health care..
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Anti-Haitian rhetoric: A long history of prejudice
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance has been defending false claim that migrants in Springfield, Ohio, have been abducting and eating area cats and dogs, perpetuating a long history of prejudice towards Haitians in the United States.
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Fearless Fund vows to continue supporting women of color after settling lawsuit
The Fearless Fund, a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting women of color entrepreneurs, has settled a lawsuit brought by the American Alliance for Equal Rights.
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DOJ and state attorneys, file joint consumer lawsuit
The Department of Justice and eight state Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit against RealPage Inc. for illegally price fixing apartment rental rates.
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Harris dominates first presidential debate as Trump struggles to defend record
Vice President Kamala Harris dominated the first presidential debate against former President Donald Trump by most accounts.
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James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader and EGOT winner, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for his iconic voice and roles in Star Wars, The Lion King, and The Great White Hope, has passed away at the age of 93.
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Harris and Trump set for high-stakes presidential debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will participate in a 90-minute debate on Sept. 10, moderated by ABC News.
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New report exposes tax system’s role in widening racial wealth gap
The report by Color of Change and Americans for Tax Fairness exposes the deep racial inequities in the U.S. tax system and calls for reforms to narrow the racial wealth gap.
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HUD awards $31.7 million to support fair housing organizations nationwide
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $31.7 million in grants to 75 fair housing organizations.
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Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris for president, cites Trump’s threat to democracy
Former Congressmember Liz Cheney has announced that she will vote for Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the upcoming election, citing the “danger” a second Trump term represents.
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Trump judge blocks EPA from investigating racial discrimination in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’
A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked the EPA from using Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to investigate whether race should be considered as a factor in the enforcement of environmental laws.
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Trump’s campaign rallies in racist ‘sundown towns’ sparks criticism
Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign is drawing criticism for its choice of rally locations, which are towns with deeply racist histories known as “sundown towns.”
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VP Harris outlines vision for America in CNN interview
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sat down for their first major interview since President Joe Biden withdrew from the race.
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Unearthed documents expose journalist’s role in distorting Emmett Till’s story
Newly discovered notes from journalist shows his reporting withheld information.
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Saving democracy: Increasing youth voter participation
Young Americans have been underrepresented at the polls, but with the help of civic outreach, education, and access to the ballot.
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Voters say they’re ready for a woman president—but sexist attitudes still exist
Despite the enthusiasm and support for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, sexism remains a powerful force in American politics.
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Kamala Harris unites Democrats, makes history at 2024 DNC convention
Kamala Harris has united Democrats and united the party, banishing the ghosts of 1968, 2000, and 2016, and has introduced a strong vision of American power as a force for good in the world.
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Gov. Walz rocks DNC with rousing acceptance speech
Gov. Tim Walz delivered a spirited address to accept the vice presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention.