Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives are divided on how to appeal to voters in the next presidential election, with some arguing that the party has strayed from its core values and others suggesting that President Biden should have stepped down sooner.
Category: 2024 Elections
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How to protect your mental health after a stressful election year
Black Americans are experiencing stress and anxiety due to the 2024 election results, and mental health experts are urging them to practice evidence-based approaches to cope with the disappointment.
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LGBTQIA+ community sounds off about 2024 election results
LGBTQIA+ voters have emerged as a significant demographic in the 2024 general election, with many expressing their political views through voting and highlighting the importance of preserving their rights.
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Black Vote Black Power: 5 big lies about why Donald Trump won
Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign was a remarkable achievement, despite the misinformation and racism that contributed to her loss, and Democrats should not be discouraged by the outcome.
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Trump’s policy plans signal major shifts for Black communities
Black leaders are concerned that repealing Biden’s pledged HBCU funding and reducing the scope of the Affordable Care Act could hinder efforts to address historical underfunding and health disparities in Black communities, as well as limit the DOJ’s role in addressing police misconduct and civil rights cases.
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Education on the ballot: Here’s what passed
Voters across the nation decided on measures impacting K-12 schools and the educational futures of Black students, with some states approving school choice, eliminating standardized testing requirements, and increasing school funding.
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Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here’s how and why
Trump gained a larger share of Black and Latino voters than he did in 2020, particularly among men under age 45, due to his economic policies and outreach to minority communities.
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Understanding the Electoral College
The Electoral College is a system used to elect the President of the United States, where each state is allocated a number of electoral votes based on its population size, and the candidate with at least 270 electoral votes wins the election.
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Sunday always comes: Pastors search for post-election sermons
Pastors are preparing messages of resilience and hope to offer strength and inspiration to Black parishioners mourning the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
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What a Black father tells his son after Trump’s win
John Celestand lied to his 11-year-old son about the safety of his friends and the future of the country after Donald Trump’s election victory, as he wanted to protect the innocence of his son and assure him that everything would be OK.
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Biden calls for unity in post-election speech from the Rose Garden
President Joe Biden delivered a speech in the Rose Garden, pledging to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition of power and acknowledging the integrity of the American electoral system.
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Bomb threats in swing states disrupt Election Day
Former President Donald Trump made baseless claims of wrongdoing in several battleground states, while bomb threats forced polling places to evacuate and extend hours, delaying the counting of some ballots.