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Opinion
Share these facts with Black folks who say voting doesn’t matter
The Defender Network’s Community Channel recently conducted a Zoom call discussion on voting, the November 2024 election, and politics in general. The goal: to find out what issues are most important to Blacks, what solutions Blacks want to see, thoughts on voting, insights on the current state of political/civil education and more.
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Black journalists are latest casualty in Trump’s war against women
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Editorial
Black journalists are latest casualty in Trump’s war against women
Last week in Chicago, the National Association of Black Journalists held its annual convention. More than 4,000 journalists and aspiring journalists, a record number, gathered for workshops, panel discussions, job interviews and informal evenings of networking and mutual support.
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National Association of Black Journalists faces backlash over Trump invitation
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National Association of Black Journalists faces backlash over Trump invitation
The National Association of Black Journalists leadership is under fire for inviting Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to their convention this year in Chicago, but reportedly bungling a similar invitation for Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s Democratic rival for the White House — and the first Black woman with a realistic shot at the presidency.
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Biden out, Harris in
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Editorial
Biden out, Harris in
President Joe Biden shocked the political world when he stepped aside from his reelection campaign and handed the mantle to Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Opinion
Let Kamala lead
I sincerely believe Joe Biden is a decent, caring human being who has been an outstanding president. However, I am also convinced that it is time to express our gratitude to Biden for his exemplary service and respectfully ask him to step aside
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Opinion
Biden offers a chance for real heroism: ‘When we get knocked down, we get back up!’
Following the fallout from his one-night debate debacle, some big media have led the call for President Joseph Biden to abort his run for president. Ironically, most of the press did not lead a similar crusade against Trump.
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Vote — before Project 2025 destroys our democracy
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Editorial
Vote — before Project 2025 destroys our democracy
Project 2025 will create a dystopian country of haves and never-haves, leading to chaos that will enable those in power to steal and to create an authoritarian regime that may never yield to the power of the people. It must be stopped now.
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Opinion
Media fails by asking about 2024
During the recent debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, CNN host Dana Bash asked Trump if he would accept the results of the 2024 presidential election. It’s a question frequently asked of Trump and Trump surrogates by hosts of network television news programs.
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Opinion
Stupid is as stupid does. C’mon people!
Trump and others of his ilk are constantly railing against diversity, equity, and inclusion. In my opinion, it’s the new N-word.
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President Biden lights up the chamber in fiery State of the Union address
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Editorial
President Biden lights up the chamber in fiery State of the Union address
President Joe Biden, facing a tough re-election battle, walked onto the floor of the House fully aware that he needed to show he was not the “Sleepy Joe Biden” of his opponent’s mocking taunts.
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Opinion
Biden’s walk can beat Trump’s talk with the working class, but he needs to speak up
Increasingly, the question on many people’s minds is this: With the Trump train picking up speed again, what can President Biden really do to stop it?
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Fani Willis’ affair should not upend Trump Ga. trial
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Editorial
Fani Willis’ affair should not upend Trump Ga. trial
As the 2024 presidential election moves closer, a number of crucial court cases against likely GOP nominee Donald Trump are also moving forward.
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