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A key part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act is under attack

Will the Supreme Court undermine decades of progress in Black political representation?

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire leaves important questions unanswered

Many important details must still be worked out.

Black members of Congress are aging – but not stepping down

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Despite Russian meddling, Moldova’s pro-Europe party wins a majority

Russia’s social media campaign fell short.

The GOP crackdown on free speech isn’t a big ideological change

A recent book argues that U.S. parties change positions when it suits them, not because they’re sticking to conservative or liberal principles.

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Ukrainians continue to champion the fight against corruption

When Zelenskyy tried to undercut anti-corruption institutions, Ukrainians took to the streets in protest.

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