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French Parliament Votes Unanimously to Repeal Slavery-Era Black Code
The 1685 colonial decree that classified enslaved people as property will be formally removed from French law, though critics say the symbolic gesture falls short of addressing systemic inequalities.
Bruce Springsteen Announces Protest Festival Near Washington Ahead of Midterm Elections
The Oct. 3 event at Merriweather Post Pavilion will feature Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews and Joan Baez, with proceeds benefiting voter engagement organizations VoteRiders and HeadCount.
House Democrat Defends Platner Amid Tattoo Backlash as Party Splits Over Maine Senate Candidate
Moulton says front-runner's Nazi-symbol tattoo should not disqualify him, while Auchincloss warns it could hurt Democrats nationwide.
Swing Voters Factor High Gas Prices Into Political Calculations as Midterms Approach
The national average for regular gas has reached $4.56 per gallon, the highest in four years, according to AAA data.
New York Criminalizes Blocking Entry to Houses of Worship Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests at Synagogues
The law, signed by Gov. Hochul, creates a misdemeanor charge and authorizes 50-foot police perimeters around places of worship, drawing criticism from civil liberties groups.
Talarico Targets Paxton Scandals in Texas Senate Race, Pivoting From Primary Message
The Democratic nominee is betting that voter fatigue with the Republican attorney's legal troubles will give Democrats their best chance at a Texas Senate seat in years.
MAGA Candidate's Win in Texas Primary May Also Help Democrats in Senate Battle
Ken Paxton's defeat of 23-year incumbent John Cornyn sets up a pivotal November race that could determine control of the US Senate.
DNC X Account Posts Profanity-Laced Attack on Stephen Miller, Drawing Conservative Outrage
The Democratic Party's official account responded to Trump's chief policy advisor with a vulgar insult about his appearance after he mocked Texas Senate candidate James Talarico.
Senators Cruz, Cantwell Unveil Bipartisan College Sports Bill to Address NIL, Transfer Portal Chaos
The Protect College Sports Act would offer NCAA antitrust protection in exchange for player safeguards while limiting coaches' midseason moves and requiring media revenue sharing with women's sports.
Younger Voters Don't Know Real Victory on World Stage
A political commentator argues that Gen Z lacks historical perspective on American global dominance and foreign policy success.