The NAACP is calling on Black student athletes and fans to boycott public universities in several Southern states over voting rights. LZ Granderson, opinion columnist at the Los Angeles Times, joins to discuss. Source link
The NAACP launched a campaign Tuesday calling on Black student-athletes to boycott Southern colleges in the wake of a Supreme Court decision last month that weakened the Voting Rights Act, leading to the dismantling of one majority-Black congressional district and a push to scrap others. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to … Read more
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Republicans on Tuesday will choose among several U.S. Senate candidates who have stressed their loyalty to President Donald Trump as the party looks for a nominee to succeed Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor this year. Tuberville’s decision ignited a rare and fierce battle among Republicans for an open Senate … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., defended his decision to vote to convict President Donald Trump during his second impeachment trial five years ago, even after losing his Senate seat to a Trump-backed opponent this week. Cassidy said he considers it a “privilege” to have been able to vote … Read more
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday told lower courts to take another look at a pair of cases involving whether private individuals and groups can sue to enforce a key provision of the Voting Rights Act that prohibits discriminatory voting practices. In brief orders, the high court set aside lower court decisions and sent the … Read more
The Supreme Court has acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after the high court weakened the Civil Rights-era law WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes on Monday, saying a … Read more
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In 1965, Black Americans peacefully demonstrated for voting rights and were beaten by Alabama state troopers before returning two weeks later to complete their march under federal protection. Keith Odom was a toddler then. Now 62 years old, the union man and grandfather of three retraced some of their final steps. On … Read more
Harvard voting on limiting “A” grades for undergrad students to curb grade inflation – CBS News Watch CBS News Harvard University faculty members are voting on potentially limiting the number of “A’s” professors can give students in an attempt to curb rising grade inflation. Axios Boston reporter Mike Deehan joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. … Read more
CBS News Radio flashback: LBJ calls for equal voting rights after Selma march in 1965 – CBS News Watch CBS News Major Garrett introduces CBS News Radio coverage of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1965 speech to Congress, calling for equal voting rights for Black Americans. Source link
LOS ANGELES — Seven candidates who want to be California’s next governor traded sharp attacks Tuesday in a wide-ranging debate that touched on issues from gas prices to raising taxes to healthcare in a contest that has no clear leader. The televised debate came as mail voting was already underway in advance of a primary … Read more