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Issue: 982

January 4, 2024

Cover Story

Out With the Old? 2023 News That Will Haunt Us in 2024

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux, PhD Editorial Board

Just because it isn’t on the front page of the New York Times doesn’t mean it isn’t happening.

Many of us go through the useless ritual of making New Year’s resolutions and proclaiming “out with the old.” Maybe that works for your eating habits…

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War in 2023

Cartoon

War in 2023

By Mark Hurwitt

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Color of Law

The Voting Rights Act Is in Serious Trouble — Again

By David A. Love, JD Executive Editor

We have a problem here if Black citizens have to rely on the federal government to fight for voting rights in federal court. What if the attorney general is appointed by a president who is hostile toward Black voting rights?

Once again, voting rights are under attack, and a fatal blow to the already weakened Voting Rights Act could be underway. The U.S. Court of Appeals…

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Guest Commentary

Nikki Haley Is Insane!

By Dr. Elwood Watson, PhD Guest Commentator

Taking such a shameful position is classic political double speak, and a prime example of cowardice.

Most Americans who are routinely plugged into the news cycle are aware of the fact that much ado was made about something (yes something) when Nikki…

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