Early voting data has shown a tight race in several battleground states, with Democrats and Republicans splitting the votes, and the looming influence of Project 2025 could have a significant impact on the outcome of the 2024 election.
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Don’t be fooled Vote ‘NO’ on H, ‘YES’ on F in Baltimore City
The AFRO editorial board has endorsed Question F for the Charter Amendment Inner Harbor Park and recommends voting against Question H for the Reducing Baltimore City Council Districts.
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Project 2025 fact sheet highlights potential negative impact ahead of Election Day 2024
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has released a fact sheet warning of the potential negative impacts of Project 2025, a conservative plan to restructure the federal government, on Black communities in areas such as criminal justice, the economy, and education.
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Kamala Harris has a plan for Black men–Trump never did
Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed a comprehensive agenda for Black men that includes business loans, job opportunities, more Black male teachers, health equity, weed equity, ban the box, mentorship programs, support for Black farmers, debt relief, and crypto protection.
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Early balloting starts in Maryland, bringing out pre-dawn voters
By Caley Fox Shannon Early voting began Oct. 24 in Maryland, with some voters lining up before sunrise to cast their votes when the polls opened at 7 a.m. for president, Senate, House, ballot initiatives and various local races. In Montgomery County, early birds formed a line at dawn outside the Silver Spring Civic Building. […]
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How stressed are American cities about the election? Plus, election anxiety tips from a psychologist
A recent study found that cities with Democratic-leaning populations were more stressed about the upcoming presidential election, while Republican-leaning cities fell near the bottom of the list.
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Harris urges African-American churchgoers in Georgia to vote and gets an assist from Stevie Wonder
Kamala Harris and Stevie Wonder visited two Atlanta churches to encourage early voting and promote the importance of kindness and lifting people up, while the Rev. Al Sharpton interviewed Harris about her support among Black men.
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United Way’s ALICE campaign highlights challenges for working families in Maryland
United Way is advocating for policies that promote economic stability and opportunity for ALICE households, as they are often struggling to make ends meet and are a significant portion of Maryland’s workforce.
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Souls guarding polls: How church volunteers will make voting safe
Faith United to Save Democracy is deploying trained, non-partisan volunteers to polling stations across the country to help ensure free and unhindered access to the polls for members of vulnerable communities.
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VP Kamala Harris unveils extensive agenda, promises wealth-building and opportunity as election nears
Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled an extensive agenda to dismantle systemic barriers and create new opportunities for Black men, including forgivable loans, education and job training access, and health equity.
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Kamala Harris Has a Plan for Black Men. Trump Never Did
VP Harris wants to help Black men build wealth, provide for our families, and lead our communities. Trump wants to use us as political pawns.
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PRESS ROOM: Nickelodeon lets kids’ voices be heard election season with return of Kids Pick the President ‘Kids’ Vote’ poll and brand-new special
Nickelodeon is letting kids cast their vote for who they want to be the next president in the Kids Pick the President ‘Kids’ Vote’ poll, with the results revealed in a half-hour special hosted by Nate Burleson and his daughter Mia Burleson.