Elections

Tennessee Three seen as a ‘watershed moment’ for racial justice and democracy

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Nashville council to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker

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Why we should care about the Wisconsin Supreme Court win

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Chicago to choose between progressive, moderate for mayor

The race pits former Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas, a moderate Democrat, against progressive Brandon Johnson, a former teacher.
/ April 4, 2023

Democrat Lamont Bagby wins Virginia Senate special election

Democratic Del. Lamont Bagby will fill the open Richmond-based Virginia Senate seat previously held by U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan.
/ April 1, 2023

Black leaders see irony in Trump indictment: ‘What goes around comes around’

The Exonerated Five reacted to the indictment of the man who ran 1989 ads about them with a one-word statement:…
/ March 30, 2023

Tax the rich? Chicago mayoral hopefuls debate city budget

Chicago’s financial challenges and cost of living concerns are among the many issues separating candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas.
/ March 26, 2023

Anti-government protests in Kenya lead to opposition arrests

At least three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested and then released for participating in protests in Nairobi.
/ March 21, 2023

Officials abducted, jihadists repelled in Nigeria vote

Security forces repelled an attack by Islamic extremists on a coalition center in northeastern Nigeria and several election officials elsewhere…
/ March 20, 2023

In Chicago mayor’s race, 2 hopefuls reflect Democrats’ split

As Chicago's mayoral race between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson heats up, many contrasts and few comparisons are laid out.
/ March 19, 2023

Marianne Williamson begins longshot 2024 challenge to Biden

Self-help author Marianne Williamson launched another bid for the presidency, the first Democrat to formally challenge President Joe Biden.
/ March 5, 2023

Obama praises woman who started catchy ‘fired up, ready to go’ chant

Former President Barack Obama marked the retirement of Edith Childs, who popularized the chant that epitomized his White House runs.
/ March 2, 2023

Nigeria elects new president, who already faces doubts and problems

Election officials declared ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu the winner of Nigeria's presidential election.
/ March 2, 2023

How Chicago elects a mayor, and why it might take weeks to determine a winner

Nine candidates are competing Tuesday for a chance to be Chicago's next mayor, including incumbent Lori Lightfoot, elected in 2019.
/ February 28, 2023

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes on 8 rivals in election

Lightfoot in 2019 became the first Black woman and first openly gay mayor of the Windy City, the second woman…
/ February 28, 2023