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Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Republicans Can't Contain Their Glee Over the Death of the VRA

The Supreme Court's decision undermines the Voting Rights Act, reflecting long-standing white hostility to Black voting rights and political power.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Civil rights leaders say the racial progress Jesse Jackson fought for is under threat

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon who transformed Black political power through groundbreaking 1980s presidential campaigns, died at 84, leaving a legacy of expanding political possibilities for Black Americans and people of color.
US politics
fromThe Nation
6 months ago

How Jesse Jackson Transformed American Politics

Jesse Jackson transformed American politics by mobilizing Black voters, reshaping Democratic rules, promoting economic populism, and expanding inclusive political coalitions.
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