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Mississippi voters will decide between a first-term GOP Governor and a Democrat related to Elvis
The last time a Democrat won the presidential vote in Mississippi was 1976, when fellow Southerner Jimmy Carter was on the ballot.
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North Carolina’s voter ID mandate taking effect this fall is likely dress rehearsal for 2024
‘It’s crucial to understand that not all barriers to voting are immediately visible, especially for marginalized communities.’
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Teachers’ advocates challenge private school voucher program in South Carolina
The challengers expressed concern that state money would make its way to private schools that could discriminate against their disabled or LGBTQ children.
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Mississippi high court blocks appointment of some judges in majority-Black capital city and county
A plaintiff said state leaders should work with the city of Jackson rather than attempt a ‘hostile takeover’ of citizens’ rights.
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Can South Carolina’s Nikki Haley and Tim Scott woo the GOP’s white evangelical base away from Trump?
Both are still waiting for a breakthrough moment, possibly in the first GOP debate on Wednesday.
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Federal judges rule against provisions of GOP-backed voting laws in Georgia, Texas
Some of the impacted provisions were later adopted by Florida lawmakers.
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Arkansas education secretary defends AP African American Studies decision
The class was removed from a list of approved courses and can only be taken for local credit
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Alabama riverfront brawl videos spark a cultural moment about race, solidarity and justice
‘We see an increase in anti-Black racism through legislation and otherwise … So this is why it is on the forefront of people’s minds.’
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How Fani Willis oversaw what might be the most sprawling legal case against Donald Trump
‘I think people are going to be surprised at the level of preparedness and the level of sophistication of the prosecution.’
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Mississippi justices hear arguments over appointed vs. elected judges in majority-Black capital
Opponents of the new law said the majority-White and Republican-controlled Legislature and Republican Gov. Tate Reeves were usurping local autonomy in Jackson and Hinds County.