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Oakland Chinatown Looks for New Leaders to Survive — Fear of Crime a Top Priority

Fighting persistent crime and a struggling economy, Oakland's Chinatown is looking to new leadership with a vacant seat on the City Council.

When it Comes to the Youth Vote, Biden’s TikTok Ban is Bad Politics

For young people like me, the ban is a direct violation of our nation’s most fundamental freedom and further erodes young voters' support for Biden.

Trump is Convicted of 34 Felonies, But Justice Won’t Immediately Be Served

The former president was convicted on non-violent felonies, and will likely be sentenced to probation or community service hours instead of time in prison.

Congress ‘Has a Role to Play’ in Setting National Voting Rights Standards

A series of contradictory rulings by the Supreme Court in cases involving redistricting highlight the need for Congress to set national voting rights standards.

‘Islamophobia!’ Senate Republicans and Three Democrats Oppose Confirmation of Judicial Nominee Adeel Mangi

The confirmation of Adeel Mangi, President Joe Biden’s pick to serve on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, appears to be indefinitely stalled.

Southern States a ‘Breeding Ground’ for Hard Right Legislation

At a mid-March briefing, organizers and advocates from across the South described a "relentless onslaught of legislation" targeting marginalized communities.

What’s Leading Women to the Polls?

As women head to the polls this fall, abuse in office, domestic workers’ rights, reproductive rights and gun control are forefront concerns.

Calls for a Cease Fire in Gaza Dominate Super Tuesday

The call for a cease fire in Gaza looms large as voters in 15 states head to the polls on Super Tuesday March 5.

The Muslim Vote: An Overlooked ‘Swing Factor’

Despite the fact that the Muslim vote is often overlooked, it can swing U.S. elections — particularly in close races.

How Community Votes Make Political Change

As the U.S. electorate grows more diverse, mobilizing historically marginalized voters is more politically decisive than ever this election year.

‘No Vote, No Voice’ – Houston Leaders Weigh in On Why the Ethnic Vote Counts 

As Super Tuesday approaches, a decade-long decline in voter turnout in Texas' Harris and Fort Bend counties raises concerns about the public’s faith in the electoral process.

‘A Disaster Waiting to Happen’ – Texas, Trump and the Insurrection Act

Invoking the Insurrection Act in response to the standoff at the US-Mexico border in Texas would set a dangerous precedent for involving the US military in civilian affairs.

Hooray for H.E.R, Boo on Hur

Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on Biden's handling of classified documents has thrust the issue of age -- and ageism -- center stage this November.

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