Ohio voters are set to decide on State Issue 1, a proposal to create a 15-member citizens’ redistricting commission responsible for drawing political maps. Proponents argue that this measure will combat gerrymandering, where district lines are manipulated to favor one party. However, controversy has arisen over ballot language that now includes the term “gerrymander,” a change approved by Ohio’s Supreme Court.
The 2024 presidential election provided clear evidence that demography alone does not dictate electoral outcomes. Despite long-held Democratic expectations that a diversifying America would cement their political dominance,...
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Miami Gardens resident SarDeborah Wright, a member of the Miami-Dade Democratic Executive Committee, expressed frustration with the Democratic Party’s campaign strategy in Florida during the recent election cycle....
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President-elect Donald Trump has named Scott Turner, a former Texas state lawmaker, as his choice to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Announced Friday night,...
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Nov 22, 2024 Story by: Editor The Howard University Initiative on Public Opinion (HIPO) is a research collective that conducts nationwide surveys, emphasizing the opinions and experiences of...
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Preliminary data suggests a nearly 40% drop in Black voter turnout statewide compared to previous elections, highlighting challenges for Democrats in energizing this key voting bloc. Critics like...
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