Politics Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/politics/ 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 Politics Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/politics/ 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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Biden-Harris Administration Seek to Expand Relief for Student Loan Borrowers https://www.washingtoninformer.com/biden-harris-administration-expands-student-debt-relief/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/biden-harris-administration-expands-student-debt-relief/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:29:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217397 **FILE** Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and the U.S. Department of Education is working to help borrowers facing financial hardship through proposed regulations. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

The Biden-Harris administration has proposed new regulations to expand student debt relief, potentially impacting 8 million borrowers facing financial hardship, by allowing the Secretary of Education to forgive loans in cases of severe hardship or unjustified collection costs.

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Vincent Gray to Make No More Votes for Rest of D.C. Council Term https://www.washingtoninformer.com/vincent-c-gray-dementia-health-challenges/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/vincent-c-gray-dementia-health-challenges/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:02:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217392 **FILE** D.C. Council member Vincent C. Gray revealed that he will no longer cast a vote on council legislation for the rest of the council term. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Council member Vincent C. Gray, a two-time stroke survivor, has revealed that he will no longer cast a vote on council legislation due to early stage dementia, and has expressed confidence in his colleagues to continue tackling the issues of the day.

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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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‘Exonerated Five’ Sue Donald Trump for Defamation Over False Debate Remarks https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-defamation-lawsuit-exonerated-five/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-defamation-lawsuit-exonerated-five/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:49:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217007 **FILE** The five men wrongfully convicted in the 1989 Central Park assault case, known as the "Exonerated Five," including New York City Council member Yusef Salaam (center), have filed a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump after he made false statements during the Sept. 10 presidential debate. (WI photo)

The "Exonerated Five" have filed a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump for making false statements about their involvement in the 1989 Central Park assault case.

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Trump Exploited Presidency for Personal Profit, House Report Alleges https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-secret-service-financial-gains/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-secret-service-financial-gains/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:55:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216949 **FILE** Donald Trump (Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons)

A newly released report from House Democrats reveals how Donald Trump's presidency became a platform for personal financial gain, with the Secret Service overcharged for rooms at his properties and foreign dignitaries paying significantly less.

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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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