Redistricting fights in these 10 states could determine which party controls the US House | Politics-national | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
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(CNN) — Around the country, politicians are waging high-stakes battles over new congressional lines that could influence which party controls the US House of Representatives after the 2024 election. In North Carolina, the Republicans who control the state legislature have crafted a map that could help them flip at least three seats. Democrats, meanwhile, could […]
Read MoreThese redistricting fights could determine which party controls the House | #elections | #alabama
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CNN — Around the country, politicians are waging high-stakes battles over new congressional lines that could influence which party controls the US House of Representatives after the 2024 election. In North Carolina, the Republicans who control the state legislature are crafting district lines that could flip as many as four Democratic-held seats. Democrats, meanwhile, could […]
Read MoreNewbern: Black mayor of tiny Alabama town says he was ousted by his White predecessor | #elections | #alabama
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Newbern, Alabama CNN — Patrick Braxton accomplished something no Black man in his Alabama town had done in its 166-year history: he became mayor. He told CNN he ran for office in 2020 to serve the fewer than 300 residents of Newbern, to connect them to help if they didn’t have enough food or to […]
Read MoreCourt tosses Alabama Republicans’ racist re-districting map aimed at suppressing Black votes – People’s World | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
A line of people wait outside the federal courthouse in Birmingham, Ala., on Aug. 14, 2023. to watch a redistricting hearing. Federal judges said Tuesday, Sept. 5, that they will draft new congressional lines for Alabama after lawmakers refused to create a second district where Black voters at least came close to comprising a majority, […]
Read MoreAP African American Studies won’t count toward graduation requirements in Arkansas, education officials say
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CNN — Students in Arkansas public high schools enrolled in the controversial Advanced Placement African American Studies course will not be able to receive credit toward graduation, state education officials told districts last week. The direction from the Arkansas Department of Education came as teachers and students across the state were preparing to start the […]
Read MoreThe history-makers of the 118th Congress | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
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CNN — The 118th Congress, being sworn in Tuesday, will eclipse several records set by the outgoing Congress. It features a record-setting number of women, 149 – expanding female representation by just two members above the record set by the 117th Congress. Overall, women of color will also break a record for their representation this […]
Read MoreKaren Bass, Juan Ciscomani among the history-makers of the 2022 midterm elections | #elections | #alabama
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CNN — As midterm results continue to roll in days after Election Day, Democratic and Republican candidates have already been celebrating historic victories. Heading into Election Day, both parties were looking to diversify their ranks of elected officials, both in Congress and beyond, and they appear on track to do so. House Republicans will add […]
Read MoreA record number of women will serve in the next Congress | #alaska | #politics
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CNN — A record number of women will be elected to Congress this year, CNN projects – but barely. The 149 women who will serve in the US House and Senate in the 118th Congress will expand the ranks of female representation by just two members above the record set by this Congress. Alaska carried […]
Read MoreUniversity of Arkansas selects Charles Robinson as chancellor
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Charles Robinson. Photo: Courtesy of University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to give interim chancellor Charles Robinson the official job. Why it matters: This is the top leadership position at the state’s flagship higher-ed institution. Yes, and: Robinson is the first Black person to be in the role. […]
Read MoreMeet the history-makers of the 2022 midterm elections | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
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CNN — The race for control of Congress, as well as governorships and key statewide positions, has defined the 2022 midterms. In Washington, Republicans have had their eyes on breaking the Democratic trifecta by winning one or both chambers of Congress. In battleground states, Democrats are looking to defend vulnerable governors and win crucial down-ballot […]
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