Tag: November 5
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Tracking Votes on Ballot Propositions
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. California Black Media In the Nov. 5 General Election, Californians cast their votes on ten propositions addressing issues from education and climate funding to prison labor and the minimum wage. With some measures likely to pass and others on track to fail, the outcomes could have significant implications for ... -
Election Day Heads Into History
By Shannon Bow O’Brien Associate Professor of Instruction, The University of Texas at Austin Election nights are always simultaneous moments of triumph and tragedy. One group of voters’ dreams are dashed, while another set of voters see their hopes realized. Every election is also unique. The United States has had some critical presidential elections ... -
Propositions: Early Vote Countdown to Tuesday Nov 5 Election
by Dianne Anderson Watching an extremely tight Presidential Election countdown doesn’t have to feel like watching a train wreck, provided early voters are not late filling out their ballot bubbles and walk it or mail it in on time. Local advocates say the time is now. Minister Quan Williams said their voter outreach with education ... -
VP Kamala Harris Unveils Extensive Agenda for Black Men
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Natl Correspondent Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled an extensive agenda designed to dismantle systemic barriers and foster new opportunities for Black men across America. The agenda, announced on October 14, spotlights wealth-building, health equity, criminal justice reform, and expanded education and job training access. Her plan follows ... -
I.E.: Vote Now Through November 5
By Dianne Anderson Voters are bringing their game face in the next two weeks, getting serious on the big election and issues all the way down to local city economics, education for the kids, housing security and small business support. Black candidates are saying do not lag on the bubbles. Fill out the ballots and ... -
OC Orgs: Vote Now Through November 5
By Dianne Anderson Already picking up speed in several states, the early vote of those critical little bubbles on the ballot is set to determine the course of democracy in less than three weeks. Community activists say it’s just the start of what’s to come. Ernesta Wright of the nonpartisan G.R.E.E.N Foundation said at their ...