Black women set a new record in 2020 with 117 entering primaries for the House and 13 for the U.S. Senate, according to the Center for American Women and Politics.
Election 2020
Posted inOpinion
The presidential race might be too close to call, but the ‘projected winner is racism’
‘Look at the cities the nation is depending on in order to not re-elect an incompetent, racist, misogynistic president–Philly, Atlanta, Milwaukee–and realize America is always leaning on Black people to save the day,
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People are there to help if there’s trouble at the polls
Despite all the challenges to this year’s election, voting is a fundamental civil right.
Posted inFeatured, Health + Wellness
Vote as if our children’s lives depend on it
There are multiple issues facing our children, and who we vote for will have an impact on the health of children and their families.
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Some young Blacks are disillusioned with voting but Trump-supporting rappers represent very few
There is no real objective empirical evidence that 50 Cent and Ice Cube represent widespread Black political thought.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Two new early vote centers open in Minneapolis
With just one week to go before the Nov. 3 election, two additional Eearly vote centers have opened up for Minneapolis voters.
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2020 election reinforces for some voting as ‘the answer’
‘The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have,’ said John Lewis. Based on this history and the failures of the current administration the elders are justified in encouraging people to get out and vote to change things.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Vice presidential candidates to be separated by plexiglass at Wednesday’s debate
In light of the Trump administration’s rising COVID-19 cases, new precautions have been announced for the vice presidential debate.
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Election violence in November? Here’s what the research says
In the U.S., if any political leader calls for vigilantes to mobilize, both the federal government and states have the capacity to expeditiously eliminate this threat.
Posted inBulletin
Researchers dig up history on 35W could use your help
How has 35W affected you and your family? Do you have questions you’d like to ask about the freeways, or a perspective to share?
Posted inOpinion
Presidential Election 2020: let the gaslighting begin
Liberation can’t come from electoral politics. The mass movement comes first and electoral successes may follow.
Posted inNational, News
Dems wrap historic convention: Harris makes history, Obama eviscerates Trump [video]
“The one Constitutional office elected by all of the people is the presidency. So, at a minimum, we should expect a president to feel a sense of responsibility for the safety and welfare of all 330 million of us.’
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WATCH: Kamala Harris accepts historic nomination on presidential ticket
Kamala Harris (D-Calif) accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination on Wednesday, making history as the first Black and South Asian American woman to be nominated on a major presidential ticket.