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Joe Biden Scores Major Victory in South Carolina Primary

STEVE PEOPLES, MEG KINNARD and BILL BARROW / The Associated Press Mar 1, 2020 The victory comes at a perilous moment in the candidate's quest for the Democratic presidential nomination. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: Nixon’s Dark Legacy

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig May 18, 2019 The president who arguably was the most corrupt in U.S. history lost the Watergate battle but won in his bid to lock U.S. politics on a rightward course. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )

Florida on the Verge of a Massive Voter Enfranchisement Success

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Nov 1, 2018 In the Sunshine State, a remarkable citizen initiative could restore the right to vote to over 1.4 million Floridians. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrats Must Stop Taking Black Voters for Granted

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Dec 15, 2017 This week’s Alabama race offers more evidence that the party needs to address concerns of African-Americans or risk losing future elections. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Black Voters Vital to Doug Jones’ Victory in Alabama

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Dec 13, 2017 Many urge those celebrating the Democrat's win to do more to support and serve black Americans. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Has a Dream, Too (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Jan 19, 2017 If you haven’t picked up your free inauguration tickets yet, there’s still time! To get you in the mood, this cartoon is a little preview of what we can expect. Dig deeper

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Donald Trump’s Odd Pitch for the Black Vote: Wooing With Insults

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig Aug 23, 2016 The Republican nominee has almost zero support among African-Americans, and his offensive approach to them will not improve his standing. We are witnessing a campaign built with bricks of self-delusion. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Is Not Guaranteed the ‘Black Vote’

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2016 Black voters are a more diverse group than the media give them credit for; 2016 hasn't just brought on the implosion of the GOP, but of the Democratic Party, too; meanwhile, a writer questions whether polygamy is the "next marriage rights frontier." These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )