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Former speechwriter to Vice President Kamala Harris explores the Black history of the White House for The Root.
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The Republican playbook during such a vital race is known for discriminatory comments.
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Considering Thomas' connection to the former president, the U.S. Supreme Court has become a joke.
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The outspoken GOP congresswoman is calling for the first Somali Congresswoman to be censured over a mistranslated…
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