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DeSantis' election police charged 20 with voter fraud. Advocates say there's more to the story.
Last month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the first charges stemming from a newly formed election police unit he helped to create in the state. But in the weeks since then, complicating information has emerged that could make it harder for the state to obtain convictions, advocates and at
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Peter Antonacci, director of Florida’s election crimes unit, dies
MIAMI – Peter Antonacci, the director of the state’s Office of Election Crimes and Security who had a long career in state government, died, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday. He was 74. DeSantis described Antonacci as a “dedicated, tenacious, and assiduous public servant, lawyer, and respected
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Stacey Abrams Governor Run Provides a Jolt for the 2022 Midterms - Texas Metro News
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A Democrat and noted voting rights advocate, Stacey Abrams lost to Kemp by just over one percentage point in their controversial 2018 battle. Her activism helped Democrats claim the majority in the U.S. Senate when Georgia Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff defeated
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Witness by Witness, Truth of Jan. 6 Attack on Capitol Revealed - Garland Journal
NNPA Newswire/BlackPressUSAOakland PostBy Emil Guillermo That James Webb Telescope is so amazing. NASA pointed it into the darkness of space, and suddenly saw the truth—-stars and galaxies we never knew
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Colin Powell has Died of COVID-19 Complications, Family Says - Los Angeles Sentinel
Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday. The post Colin Powell has Died of COVID-19 Complications, Family Says appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Brazil votes in presidential election with Lula against Bolsonaro
Also in Rocinha, Manuel Pintoadinho, a 65-year-old metalworker, said he voted for Bolsonaro and didn’t blame him for tough economic times. “The pandemic ruined everything, inflation is really high,” Pintoadinho said. “It’s not his fault.” A slow economic recovery has yet to reach the poor, with 33
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Man appointed by Gov. DeSantis to oversee election crimes and security has died of a heart attack
Peter Antonacci, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis as the head of Florida’s new Office of Election Crimes and Security, has died of a heart attack. The office was created to investigate election crimes and voter fraud. Former Governor Rick Scott appointed Antonacci to lead the Broward County
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The Olympics has a history of racist, sexist media coverage. Will 2021 be any different?
What were supposed to be the 2020 Olympics are happening in 2021, after a brutal pandemic year. Asian Americans have faced an added trauma: rising anti-Asian hate crimes. Olympic athletes haven’t been immune. Several of them told NBC News about their...
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Abortion a key issue in Michigan election this November
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Thousands line Edinburgh’s Royal Mile for Queen Elizabeth’s farewell 04:12 Now Playing Abortion a key issue in Michigan election this November 02:58 UP NEXT Mourners pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II around the
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COMMENATY: Integrity Matters. Honesty Matters at Oakland City Hall | BlackPressUSA
By Treva Reid In my short tenure as a councilmember, I can tell you that integrity and honesty are missing at City Hall. As your next mayor, I will restore these basic yet powerful and core principles in the way our city is governed. This election is for the heart and soul of Oakland. Do
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South Florida Brazilians keeping watchful eye on historic election
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Polls were open in Brazil on Sunday for what many are calling the most polarizing election in the country’s recent history. It’s a race that’s been riddled with tension and violence over fear of the future. Incumbent Jair Bolsonaro may have just enough support to keep his job as
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LGBTQ Italians on alert as right-wing alliance triumphs in election
BERLIN — The triumph of a right-wing alliance in Italy’s election has raised concern among LGBTQ advocates, who fear nationalist leader Giorgia Meloni could adopt anti-gay policies as prime minister and set back their efforts to boost equality.  Meloni, who is set to become Italy’s first woman
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Hillsborough County sends out 316,000 mail-in ballots, tests machines for upcoming election
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hillsborough County is gearing up for the election season. On Thursday, the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office packed up more than 20 pallets of ballots onto large moving trucks for delivery to the post office, totaling more than 316,000 mail-in
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Plaskett Fields Questions From Home
Working mostly from Washington D.C., Congressional Delegate Stacey Plaskett made time Thursday evening to answer Virgin Islander's questions.
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Candidates For LA Elected Office In June Must Live In District By Jan. 8 - Los Angeles Sentinel
Candidates running for Los Angeles elected office in the June 7, 2022 primary must reside in that jurisdiction or district's newly drawn borders by Jan. 8, the Los Angeles City Clerk reminded candidates
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Elementary school cancels Halloween because 'students of color, specifically African American males' don't celebrate it
A Seattle elementary school has canceled Halloween because the district said "students of color, specifically African American males" don't celebrate it, conservative radio host Jason Rantz of
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Stacey Abrams Governor Run Provides a Jolt for the 2022 Midterms - Garland Journal
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A Democrat and noted voting rights advocate, Stacey Abrams lost to Kemp by just over one percentage point in their controversial 2018 battle. Her activism helped Democrats claim the majority in the U.S. Senate when Georgia Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff defeated
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Tracking Biden's promises to Black America: What has the president done for us in first 100 days?
President Joe Biden would not be where he is without Black voters. Fittingly, he’s made some pretty weighty promises in his plan for Black America. We’re keeping track of them all in a biweekly series. The president tweeted on Wednesday in the hours...
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Mayoral candidates to confront St. Pete’s housing crisis
'Zoning is the Answer: Mayoral Candidates Confront St. Pete's Housing Crisis' is Tuesday, July 27, at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Petersburg College Allstate Center, 3200 34th St. S. The event will be in-person and streamed live. ST. PETERSBURG – All eight St. Petersburg mayoral candidates will
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Apple Store in Oklahoma Votes to Unionize, Becoming Second In US
Apple employees at an Oklahoma City store have voted to unionize, according to an announcement late Friday, marking the second retail location of the tech giant’s more than 270 stores in the US to do so. According to a report from Bloomberg, the workers voted to join the Communication Workers of
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Never Forget
It is hard to fathom how a person who was arrested for storming the U.S. Capitol and sentenced to 60 days in prison be worthy of receiving a commemorative flag flown from the very building they previously attacked. The post Never Forget appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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Facing South Florida: Primary Election Preview news -The Black Chronicle Election, Elections, Facing, Florida, florida news, florida news update, maimi news, preview, Primary, South
On Sunday’s show, Jim DeFede focused on the upcoming primary election. Speaking with the editorial page editors of South Florida’s two major newspapers, they discussed what’s at stake and what it all means for the general election in November. GUESTS: Nancy Ancrum, Miami Herald Editorial Page
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Representative Carl O. Sherman's statement on meeting with Civil Rights Leader Reverend William J. Barber II - Texas Metro News
WASHINGTON D.C. - Civil Rights leader Reverend William Barber II met with the members of the Texas House of Representatives who are blocking Governor Abbott and Texas Republicans' latest attempt to push through deliberate anti-voting measures. During his meeting with Texas House Democrats, Reverend
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Newcomers Oust Two Incumbents in Birmingham City Council Runoffs Election  
By Ryan Michaels The Birmingham Times A pair of political newcomers unseated incumbents in Tuesday’s Birmingham runoff elections giving the City Council a new look heading into the 2021-2025 term. In District 4, J.T. Moore received 710 votes, or 58.44 percent, to oust incumbent Council president
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After Winning Recall Election, Newsom Says “Let’s Get Back to Work” - Voice and Viewpoint
By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌, California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ It looks like Gov. Gavin Newsom will remain in the office he won in 2018 after he secured an insurmountable lead in votes counted so far in Tuesday’s gubernatorial recall election. Several media outlets projected shortly before midnight
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California Governor Proposes Tax Cuts, Expanded Health Care - Los Angeles Sentinel
With state revenues at an all-time high, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday proposed a budget that would cut taxes while also promising to pay the health care expenses of all of the state's low-income adults who are living in the country
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Lina Hidalgo increases lead in Harris County Judge race two months ahead of Election Day, new poll finds – Houston Public Media
Lucio Vasquez / Houston Public Media| Alexandra del Moral Mealer’s website Democratic incumbent Lina Hidalgo has strengthened her lead against Republican opponent Alexandra del Moral Mealer in the race for Harris County Judge just two months away from Election Day, according to a new poll. The poll
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Kiambaa: Jubilee demands recount of votes in 3 polling stations, claims rigging in UDA favour - The Kenya News
Jubilee Party candidate in Kiambaa by-election, Njama Kariri, protesting election results at Karuri High School. [Emmanuel Too, Standard] The Jubilee Party electoral agents in Kiambaa by-election alleged vote rigging Friday morning, with two out of 154 polling station results left. The provisional
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Rex Richardson Announces Electoral Campaign for Mayor of Long Beach - Los Angeles Sentinel
Rex Richardson is a Long Beach City Councilmember and regional leader with a proven track record of collaboration and problem solving that has helped improve the lives of Long Beach
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Heisman Trophy Trust Expands Board of Trustees With Election of Dan Reed and Marva Smalls
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Heisman Trust fulfills its mission by providing funding for youth development programs. These programs are vetted and funded through partnerships with the New York Community Trust, the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta, and the Communities Foundation of Texas. In
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