Elections

Voters cast early ballots at the Western Government Center

Black votes do matter — if we vote

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Voters in Kansas being led to incorrect voting locations by third-party organization

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Wisconsin Voters Head To The Polls On State's Primary Day

Poll workers train for conflict: ‘A little nervous? I am.’

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We have to talk about the white supremacist-adjacent, MAGA-loving Black folks

Whether out of grift, lunacy or self-hatred, they have cast their lot with white supremacy, a game that always results…
/ October 31, 2022
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Black voters say recent Supreme Court decisions are a step backward, hurt Black people: theGrio/KFF survey

TheGrio/KFF survey shows that most Black voters say the Supreme Court’s recent decisions have been a step backward.
/ October 30, 2022

Obama, campaigning in Georgia, warns of threats to democracy

Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign trail Friday in Georgia, his first stop on a multi-state tour to…
/ October 29, 2022

Young Black voters could be essential in future elections, analysis of theGrio/KFF survey shows

In the new Survey of Black Voters from theGrio and KFF, Black voters ages 18-29 are particularly disdainful of President…
/ October 29, 2022

Utah Rep. Owens, McDonald agree on little in only debate

U.S. Rep Burgess Owens and Democratic challenger Darlene McDonald faced off in an untelevised debate on Friday ahead of the…
/ October 29, 2022

Mandela Barnes’ Senate bid may ride on Milwaukee’s Black turnout

As Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes seeks to become Wisconsin’s first Black U.S. senator, his chances may depend on voters who don't…
/ October 29, 2022
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Mandela Barnes talks Obama campaigning for him in Wisconsin and wanting to bring change to the Senate

In an interview with theGrio, Mandela Barnes says Obama inspired his political career and slams his Republican opponent, Sen. Ron…
/ October 28, 2022
Strike For Black Lives Held In Cities Across The Nation

Why Black voters don’t want to defund the police, explained

Data from theGrio/KFF survey shows that Black voters don’t want to defund their local police departments...kinda.
/ October 27, 2022
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A message to Black male voters: Don’t let Republicans use you

Over the next few weeks, you’re going to hear pundits from both sides talk about this election as the most…
/ October 26, 2022
Scotney Young protests outside the U.S. Supreme Court

Black voters surveyed by theGrio/KFF think the Supreme Court is politicized and see this as a bad sign for Black people

The new TheGrio/KFF poll finds 51% of Black people think the Supreme Court's recent decisions will be harmful to Black…
/ October 26, 2022

Republican Jennifer-Ruth Green looking to make history in Indiana amid GOP push to diversify party

Republican Jennifer-Ruth Green is looking to make history in Indiana amid a push by the GOP to diversify the party.
/ October 26, 2022

Most Black voters tell theGrio/KFF survey they support funding or increased funding for police

TheGrio/KFF Survey of Black Voters found that very few Black voters (17%) support decreasing funding for police departments in their…
/ October 25, 2022