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2024 presidential election

Opinion
Don’t obey in advance
Whether you were shocked at recent electoral results or knew this is who America has been all along, it means you are part of the coalition of folks who want to build a better world.
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Opinion
My first vote was historic. It’s just the beginning of the fight
I am a junior at Howard University, and on November 5, I had the pleasure of voting for my alumna, Vice President Kamala Harris, alongside my mother and father. Although it was not my first time voting, it was my first presidential election.
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‘Disappointed but not surprised,’ Harris-Walz supporters mourn during V.P. concession speech
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‘Disappointed but not surprised,’ Harris-Walz supporters mourn during V.P. concession speech
On Election Day, what began as a Howard University party in every way, slowly turned into a gathering reminiscent of a memorial as Harris-Walz supporters began to realize that the polls were reflecting what they had dreaded since July 21 when President Joe Biden endorsed his vice president to be his successor in the Oval Office.
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Coming to terms with Kamala’s loss
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Editorial
Coming to terms with Kamala’s loss
The dominant view among pundits in the wake of last week’s race for the White House is that Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party suffered an overwhelming defeat. But a close look at the electoral facts paints another picture
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What’s next? Boston thought leaders debrief on the presidential election
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Local News
What’s next? Boston thought leaders debrief on the presidential election
Local community leaders share their disappointment about the recent U.S. presidential election results, along with their praise for Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign.
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Corporatization of news media leads to bad choices
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Editorial
Corporatization of news media leads to bad choices
This week, two major newspapers declined to endorse a candidate for president of the United States. This was especially troubling because they are two of the most widely read and important papers in the country — the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post.
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Ahead of election, racial equity, Supreme Court, abortion access are priorities for Banner readers
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Local News
Ahead of election, racial equity, Supreme Court, abortion access are priorities for Banner readers
Issues around racial equity, Supreme Court appointments and abortion are top-of-mind for Bay State Banner readers ahead of November’s election.
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Ayanna Pressley: “... everything about this election is extraordinary.”
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News
Ayanna Pressley: “... everything about this election is extraordinary.”
As the campaign for president draws to a close, Vice President Kamala Harris has sent surrogates from every corner of the Democratic network to share her message of unity and prosperity, along with the consequences of what another Donald Trump presidency would look like.
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Why we Black men should support Kamala Harris now
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Editorial
Why we Black men should support Kamala Harris now
This year’s presidential race, like many before it, is tightly contested. Votes are counted city by city, county by county, and state by state. Electoral college votes, nearly all determined by the statewide result, determine the outcome.
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Upcoming elections causing stress? Experts say there are steps you can take
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Upcoming elections causing stress? Experts say there are steps you can take
With the upcoming federal and state elections, stress around voting and the broader political landscape is growing. According to a report released in May by the American Psychiatric Association, nearly three-quarters of adults in the country are feeling anxious about November’s presidential election.
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DNC honors past, lays out bright future
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Editorial
DNC honors past, lays out bright future
This week, the Democratic Party is holding its quadrennial convention in Chicago Illinois, the 11th time that the party has held its conference in the Windy City, where it is presenting its best storytellers and having them share with the American people their past achievements and, even more important, their vision for the future.
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With election season approaching, Dunk the Vote pushes for increased voter registration
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Local News
With election season approaching, Dunk the Vote pushes for increased voter registration
Ron Bell may not be a pastor, but ahead of the service at the Greater Love Tabernacle Church Aug. 11, he delivered his own sermon to the congregation with a call to action: Register to vote.
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