Election 2024 Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/election-2024/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:45:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Election 2024 Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/election-2024/ 32 32 121622320 Kamala Harris & Beyoncé Say: Get in Formation and Vote for Freedom https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-houston-rally-abortion-rights/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-houston-rally-abortion-rights/#respond Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:08:13 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217408

Kamala Harris held a huge rally in Houston, Texas, to expose the danger of Trump abortion bans, spotlight down-ballot power, and demonstrate confidence heading into the final stretch of the election.

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In Final Push, Harris Labels Trump a Fascist, Urges Americans to Defend Democracy https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-harris-2024-election/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-harris-2024-election/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:16:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217302 Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has sent shock waves far beyond the Democratic National Convention, energizing battleground states that will decide the 2024 election. (Earl Gibson/The Washington Informer)

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has warned of the dangerous path former President Donald Trump represents, while Republican nominee Donald Trump has doubled down on inflammatory language, suggesting that he would use the military to target domestic "enemies."

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Trump’s Vow to Be a Dictator Will Destroy Us All https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-dictator-black-america/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-dictator-black-america/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217343

Keith Boykin warns that Donald Trump's vow to be a dictator and his advisers' comparisons to Nazi Germany are a dangerous moment for American democracy, and that his running mate, JD Vance, once called Trump "America's Hitler".

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Study: Stress Levels Soar as Americans Fear Election Violence and Threat to Democracy https://www.washingtoninformer.com/americans-under-stress-2024-election/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/americans-under-stress-2024-election/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:40:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217143 With a growing number of Republican-led states enacting laws that complicate the voting process, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference is working to combat voter suppression through emphasizing the importance of understanding voting options, deadlines, and eligibility requirements. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

A new "Stress in America" poll by the American Psychological Association has revealed that Americans are under immense stress as the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, with over 70% fearing that the election results could lead to violence.

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Early Voting Signals Critical Trends in D.C., Maryland, Virginia Ahead of 2024 Election https://www.washingtoninformer.com/early-voting-battleground-states/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/early-voting-battleground-states/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217062 **FILE** With just two weeks to go before Election Day, early voting data for the presidential race has already begun to offer a glimpse into how crucial demographics may sway the final outcome. (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

Early voting data in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia shows a strong Democratic turnout, with Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

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As Harris and Trump Vie for Presidency, Civil Rights Issues Reach Boiling Point https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-vs-harris-race-justice/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-vs-harris-race-justice/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:40:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216934 **FILE** Vice President Kamala Harris has argued that former President Donald Trump’s words have exacerbated racial tensions and could lead to further violence against communities of color. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have engaged in a heated debate on race and justice, with Trump advocating for greater police authority and protections and Harris advocating for a fair and equitable justice system.

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Harris Hits Out at Trump’s Racist Agenda; Carville Compares Rally to Nazi-Era Event https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-trump-racist-rhetoric/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-trump-racist-rhetoric/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:32:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216891 **FILE** Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and Democratic strategist James Carville have raised concerns about former President Donald Trump’s ongoing racist rhetoric, as he runs against Harris to occupy the Oval Office. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Vice President Kamala Harris has raised concerns about Republican opponent and former President Donald Trump's use of fear and racism to target minority communities, while Democratic strategist James Carville has compared Trump's tactics to those of Nazi Germany.

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Kamala Harris Has a Plan for Black Men. Trump Never Did https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-plan-black-men/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-plan-black-men/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:28:24 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216682

Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed a comprehensive plan to empower Black men with the tools they need to build wealth, provide for their families, and lead their communities, while President Trump's policies have disproportionately hurt Black men.

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How Initiative 83 Could Shape D.C.’s Voting Future https://www.washingtoninformer.com/ranked-choice-voting-initiative-district/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/ranked-choice-voting-initiative-district/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:53:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216650 Flag of the District of Columbia (Courtesy of dpw.dc.gov)

Initiative 83, a ballot proposal for ranked-choice voting and opening the primary elections to independent voters, has sparked debate in the District, with supporters arguing it will promote voter participation and attract a diverse pool of candidates, while opponents argue it is too complex and could disenfranchise voters.

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Kamala Harris Unveils Extensive Agenda for Black Men, Promises Wealth-Building and Opportunity as Election Nears https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-black-men-agenda/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-black-men-agenda/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216647 **FILE** Vice President Kamala Harris (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled an extensive agenda to dismantle systemic barriers and provide new opportunities for Black men across America, focusing on wealth-building, health equity, criminal justice reform, and expanded education and job training access.

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