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People Want Trump Arrested After 'Tax Evasion' Report

The New York Times' report on Donald Trump's taxes prompted comparisons of the president to Al Capone, who was arrested,…
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Civil Rights Groups Blast Trump's SCOTUS Nomination

Civil rights groups condemned Trump for nominating Amy Coney Barrett to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg even though…
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Amy Coney Barrett Could Be 'Female Antonin Scalia'

Donald Trump was expected to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Supreme…
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NewsOne's 'The Black Ballot' Tackles Criminal Justice Reform

This installment of NewsOne's The Black Ballot panel conversation features Yemi Adegbonmire, General Counsel at The Bail Project, Jamila T.…
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'Coon' Song Goes Viral After Daniel Cameron's Statement

An old song has been given new life after Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron defended a grand jury's decision to…
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How Ending Electoral College Would Affect Black Voters

Black voters have plenty to gain from replacing the electoral college.
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Florida Bill Encourages Drivers To Hit Protesters: Critics

A bill introduced by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would all but provide an incentive to inflict harm on Black Lives…
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National Voter Registration Day: Preparing For The Election

National Voting Registration Day falls exactly 42 days away from Election Day. Here are step-by-step instructions to help you properly…
President Trump To Name His Pick For Supreme Court Justice Opening In Primetime Address
5 Black Women Who'd Make Great SCOTUS Judges

One of these legal scholars could change the make-up of the country's highest court.
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Who Will Be The Next Supreme Court Nominee?

The winner of the 2020 presidential election will be able to tip the scales of the Supreme Court, making November…
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Community Leader Galvanizes Voting Power In Mississippi

Community organizer Cassandra Welchlin discusses on-the-ground efforts to galvanize voting power in Jackson, Mississippi, in NewsOne's Keeping It Local series…
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How Do HBCUs Fit Into 'The Black Vote'?

Virginia State University President Dr. Makola Abdullah, Spelman College Student Government Association President Fana Haileselassie and the United Negro College…
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Kamala Harris' Timbs Draw Attention To Political Donations

With corporate donations in the news -- remember the Goya fiasco? -- NewsOne wondered about Timberland's history of political donations…
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Politicians Have Survived Worse Scandals Than Andrew Gillum's

Andrew Gillum did not rule out a return to politics during the interview in which he came out as bisexual.…
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CBC Introduces Jobs And Justice Act Of 2020

The Congressional Black Caucus was heralding its new Jobs And Justice Act Of 2020 bill that it says will make…
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Black Voter Suppression In 2020: We Shall Overcome

Awareness, preparedness and an effective action plan can thwart the seditious intent of those enemies of fairness and equality heading…
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Voting In The Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has cast a dark cloud over in-person voting, particularly for vulnerable populations. Here are what health standards…
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Black 'Anger And Pain' Not My Responsibility: Trump

Bob Woodward's interviews with Donald Trump offer further confirmation of the president's racist feelings toward Black people and about white…
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More States Are Putting Kanye On The Ballot

The troubling 2020 elections continue.
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Issues Affecting Black Men Ahead Of Election Day

#TheBlackBallot breaks down five issues Black men should be thinking about before voting for president in November.
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