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US: First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils

A new phase of redistricting is unfolding across America. States like Georgia are redrawing electoral maps for Congress and state legislatures. This follows a Supreme Court decision impacting minority voting rights. The changes could reshape representation and influence policy decisions. Many local governments may also see district adjustments.

The Economic Times

How a Black Friday Boycott in the US Is Aimed at Trump, ICE and Amazon

A deep look at the Black Friday boycott allegedly aimed at US President Donald Trump, ICE and Amazon, exploring its goals, political message, and the rising power of consumer activism.

International Business Times UK

They’re dominating media institutions’: The No Kings movement just got a lot bigger, and Trump should be terrified

No Kings won't end here.

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The podcast showing what resistance looks like under Trump 2.0: ‘Where’s the progressive Project 2025?’

Started after the 2024 election, the Unnamed and Unbound: Black Voters Matter Podcast works to dispel propaganda from the administration and build community

The Guardian - US

Georgia’s Young Climate Voters Could Help Push Harris Past Trump

In the face of extreme heat and rising sea levels, the state is welcoming billions of dollars in clean-energy projects.

Capital & Main

Black Voters Matter Co-Founder Urges VP Harris To Think Bold

LaTosha Brown advocates for diverse VP running mate to reflect an inclusive America and challenge traditional political norms.

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Pretty, pretty bad: Curb Your Enthusiasm takes on voter suppression

Voting rights activists applaud as Larry David stumbles into the center of controversy – and comes out a national hero

The Guardian - US

Activists push for referendum to put ‘Cop City’ on ballot in Atlanta

Effort requires organizers to collect about 70,000 signatures from Atlanta registered voters in 60 days

The Guardian - US

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, set to receive Ms. Foundation's Woman of Vision Award

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will be in New York Tuesday night, along with Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown, to receive the Ms. Foundation’s Women of Vision Award, as the nation’s oldest women’s foundation marks its 50th anniversary

The Independent UK

Meghan Markle to receive Ms Foundation women’s award for ‘global advocacy’ work

Meghan and Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown will receive the Ms Foundation’s Women of Vision Award in May, the nation’s oldest women’s foundation announced Monday

The Independent UK

AI could make disinfo more sophisticated

AI tools could make right-wing schemes using "phony" groups and "Black-sounding names" even more prevalent

Salon

Woman investigated for bringing gun to vote as Black voters gave out water

MACON, Ga. — A white woman who brought her gun into a Georgia polling place said Tuesday she was “in fear for my life” when the group Black Voters Matter handed out water to waiting voters and played hip-hop music during the 2020 election.

Tribune News Service

US midterms: all eyes are on Georgia's black vote

Voting for the midterm elections gets underway on Tuesday across the United States. In the deep south state of Georgia, with its bitter past of racial segregation, African Americans hope that for the first time ever a black woman will fill the position of governor. RFI met with grassroots groups…

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Texts to Kansas voters rile Democrats, top election official

The top elections official in Kansas is warning voters that text messages could provide incorrect information about where to vote

Miami Herald

With another predominately Black city of Jackson, Miss., in need, Miami Gardens steps up

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Thousands of water bottles were loaded onto trucks in Miami Gardens on Monday, headed for Jackson, Miss., where many residents are without clean water.

The Guardian - US

On this civil rights anniversary, I’m feeling drained but determined

I’m battling cancer as well as voting restrictions, but I have many more bridges to cross. This is my diary of the Selma to Montgomery march

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