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For Young, Progressive Black Women, Harris’s Race And Gender Are Not Enough

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Young, Black women voters in America are not convinced that Kamala Harris will save them. While the California senator’s historic nomination as the first Black woman to serve as the Democratic vice presidential nominee came as a welcomed “shock” to some, not all have fully embraced her candidacy, pointing to her past record as district […]

‘Settle for Biden’: Gen Z Voters Support the Democratic Party with Hopes of Reforming from Within

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With the presidential election less than a week away, Gen Z voters are urging one another to ‘Settle for Biden’ and avoid third-party voting despite disagreeing with some of the Democratic Party’s platform and policies. While former Vice President Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, may not be their first choice, Gen Z voters have […]

Ineligible Voters in Texas Anxiously Watched the Election Process

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Laredo, Tx.— For months Sofia Campos has avidly followed the presidential debates, the candidates’ policies, and been encouraging others to vote. But while this would be the first year that the 20-year-old would be eligible to vote, Campos, like many residents, remains on the sidelines.  “It’s upsetting because I’m living here and whatever happens affects […]

Could this County Explain the Complexities of the Hispanic Vote?

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Laredo, TX— Over 7,000 Hispanic Trump supporters gathered alongside the US-Mexico border, challenging this notion: the Democratic Party is the right choice for Hispanic voters. A group of Citizens of Laredo, Texas organized a parade to show their support for President Trump in the coming election. Tyler Kraus, vice chairman of the Webb County Republican […]

Desperate Gen Zers look for ways to keep TikTok despite looming ban

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Some teens and young adults across the U.S. have purchased Virtual Private Networks (VPN) in response to the Trump Administration’s order to ban TikTok which is currently waiting for a judge to decide. “I am considering getting a VPN,” said Jay Izzo, 21, of the Bronx. “If Trump is scared enough to ban TikTok, what’s […]

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a “hero” to many young women

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last week at 87 after complications with metastatic pancreatic cancer, changed the way the law sees gender and in doing so, inspired generations of women to fight for their ideals.  Ginsburg became an unlikely pop culture icon in her 80s. She was affectionately dubbed the “Notorious RBG” which allowed her […]

Homelessness in NYC Reaches Highest Level Since Great Depression

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New York City’s homeless population has been growing exponentially in the last five years. The city has reached its highest levels of homelessness since the Great Depression. Many government agencies and nonprofit organizations work tirelessly to provide adequate shelter, healthcare, and nourishment to those in need. The system is not perfect. Yet it’s only through […]