By Anne Webster | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Redistricting is fast becoming one of the central political battlegrounds of 2025. Republicans in several states are pushing mid-decade map redraws that favor their party, and Democratic leaders — including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries — have responded with warnings that Democrats will “fight fire […]
Today is National Voter Registration Day—a moment not just to celebrate democracy, but to strengthen it. Across the country, communities are coming together to ensure that every eligible American has the tools, knowledge, and confidence to cast their vote. The question is simple: Are you ready? The late civil rights icon, Representative John Lewis, once […]
By: Esther Claudette Gittens In September 2025, Missouri Republicans pushed through a controversial redrawing of the state’s congressional map that is almost certainly going to help the GOP gain an extra U.S. House seat. Critics accused it of gerrymandering — drawing district lines to favor one party — and say it dilutes Black and Democratic […]
By: Maribel Hastings| America’s Voice | Editorial credit: aaronschwartzphoto / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC: The militarization of immigration policy is in full swing, and the Trump administration has announced that it is speeding up construction of the largest detention center in the United States, logically on a military base, Fort Bliss, in El Paso, Texas. Although […]
With House control on the line in 2026, Hochul signals she’ll redraw maps to blunt GOP gains from Texas to Florida. By: Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com New York Governor Kathy Hochul is stepping to the front lines of America’s latest political map war, vowing to counter Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Deepa Roy and Victor Quimis Stole The Home of an Elderly Queens Widow While She Received End-of-Life Hospice Care Indictments Are First Brought by AG James Using New Criminal Deed Theft Law She Championed NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the indictments of Deepa Roy, […]
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law 60 years ago, transforming American democracy. Discover six pivotal moments that paved the way for this landmark legislation. By Janet Howard The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark U.S. federal statute that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. It was signed into law by […]
By: Emily Kennard, NOTUS |thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com This story was produced as part of a partnership between THE CITY and NOTUS, a publication from the nonprofit, nonpartisan Allbritton Journalism Institute. Rage over a proposed map that’s projected to cost Texas Democrats up to five seats in the U.S. House during the next election […]
By Pearl Phillip |Editorial credit: Ryan Rahman / Shutterstock.com Congressman John Lewis, the late civil rights icon and U.S. Representative from Georgia’s 5th District, remains one of the most enduring symbols of courage, resilience, and justice in American history. Known for his unwavering dedication to nonviolent activism, Lewis’ legacy transcends generations. As America continues to […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ron Adar & rblfmr / Shutterstock.com| Photos from Left to Right: Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani & Adrienne Adams New York City’s 2025 primaries will once again utilize Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), a system designed to reflect voter preferences more accurately and promote inclusive elections. […]