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fromAbove the Law
1 day ago
US politics

John Roberts Thinks Alabama Maps He Decided Were Too Racist Magically Aren't So Racist Anymore! - Above the Law

Alabama’s congressional map was blocked for racism, then later allowed again, with the Supreme Court citing Louisiana v. Callais and politics as the shift.
fromGothamist
2 months ago
NYC politics

NY state's Voting Rights Act withstands major test with implications for NYC voters

Newburgh, New York will implement ranked-choice voting for Town Council elections following a settlement protecting minority voters from vote dilution under the state's John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

John Roberts Thinks Alabama Maps He Decided Were Too Racist Magically Aren't So Racist Anymore! - Above the Law

Alabama’s congressional map was blocked for racism, then later allowed again, with the Supreme Court citing Louisiana v. Callais and politics as the shift.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 months ago

NY state's Voting Rights Act withstands major test with implications for NYC voters

Newburgh, New York will implement ranked-choice voting for Town Council elections following a settlement protecting minority voters from vote dilution under the state's John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
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US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

How the SCOTUS voting rights ruling could affect Congress, according to Eric Holder

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Louisiana's 2024 election map unconstitutional, impacting minority representation and prompting redistricting efforts.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

GOP Racing to Eradicate Majority-Black Districts in South

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais threatens minority representation and may lead to all-white congressional delegations in southern states.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

How the SCOTUS voting rights ruling could affect Congress, according to Eric Holder

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Louisiana's 2024 election map unconstitutional, impacting minority representation and prompting redistricting efforts.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

GOP Racing to Eradicate Majority-Black Districts in South

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais threatens minority representation and may lead to all-white congressional delegations in southern states.
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fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

The Supreme Court's Death Blow Against Voting Rights Is the Culmination of John Roberts' 50-Year Crusade

US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Trump uses Supreme Court ruling that weakens minority voting rights to improve his chances at the polls

The Supreme Court ruling undermines the Voting Rights Act, affecting minority electoral representation and prompting Louisiana to postpone its primary elections.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Supreme Court Just Opened the Door to a 2028 Nightmare

The Supreme Court's decision enables extreme partisan gerrymandering, threatening minority representation in Southern states.
US politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

SCOTUS' voting rights decision deals big down-ballot blow

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision undermines the Voting Rights Act, allowing local bodies to weaken minority voting power through gerrymandering and at-large elections.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Supreme Court's Death Blow Against Voting Rights Is the Culmination of John Roberts' 50-Year Crusade

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Callais v Louisiana undermines the Voting Rights Act, allowing racial gerrymandering and diminishing minority representation.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Deals Crushing Blow to the Voting Rights Act

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision significantly weakens the Voting Rights Act, impacting minority representation in legislative bodies.
Right-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The Supreme Court reshapes US electoral rules with a ruling that limits minority rights

The Supreme Court ruling weakens the Voting Rights Act, allowing states to redraw districts without racial criteria, impacting minority-majority districts.
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fromESPN.com
2 months ago

NFL bringing back front office, coaching accelerator program

The May accelerator is intended to focus on advancing talent from underrepresented groups, while remaining open to qualified senior-level candidates of all backgrounds. The program has shifted its focus toward more senior-level candidates who are aligned with head coach and general manager readiness, previously centering on high-potential candidates earlier in their careers.
National Football League
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US politics
fromSCSJ
9 months ago

A Win for Community Mapping in Edgecombe County

Edgecombe County Board of Education adopted Map C for redistricting, ensuring equitable representation and protecting community interests.
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