Politics

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Stacey Abrams, in one of several races to watch, holds a strong lead in her historic run for governor.

The secretary of HUD proves once again he doesn't care about poverty.

The Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee endorsed a White candidate over a Black Democrat who was the first African-American woman to served on the Boston City Council.

Republicans's reaction to a morbid White House joke about John McCain's health was a far cry from their silence after the president offended the pregnant widow of a soldier killed in combat.

Letitia James is no stranger to making electoral history.

Deana Bass, a Black woman, is leaving the position.

The Senator is taking a stand for an important cause.

Ending mass incarceration will take more work.

Opinion

"We simply have to stop putting people of color in prison for something that white people do with impunity."