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Join #CCNow and panelists @NeelaEast (NPR), Chase Cain (NBC News), Lisa Friedman (@NYTimes), adam mahoney (he/him) (Capital B) for this important conversation: How can elections coverage prioritize informing voters of the climate stakes and hold leaders accountable for their

Join #CCNow and panelists @NeelaEast (<a href="/NPR/">NPR</a>), <a href="/ChaseCainNBC/">Chase Cain</a> (<a href="/NBCNews/">NBC News</a>), <a href="/LFFriedman/">Lisa Friedman</a> (@NYTimes), <a href="/AdamLMahoney/">adam mahoney (he/him)</a> (<a href="/CapitalBNews/">Capital B</a>) for this important conversation: How can elections coverage prioritize informing voters of the climate stakes and hold leaders accountable for their
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The Black Political Power Tour lands in Charlotte on 10/10! Will we see you there? Make sure you RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/black-politi…

The Black Political Power Tour lands in Charlotte on 10/10! Will we see you there? Make sure you RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/black-politi…
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If you’ll be in Philadelphia on 9/26, what are you doing that evening? Hopefully, coming out to Capital B’s Black Political Power Tour. More details here: bit.ly/CAPBBPPT

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I grew up surrounded by four petrochemical plants, but even I was rattled by the amount of pollution I saw when I first visited Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley.” A Trump-appointed judge just made it easier for this reality to continue - adam mahoney (he/him) capitalbnews.org/civil-rights-r…

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The Georgia Public Service Commission ruled the Sandersville Railroad Co. could take 18 parcels of land from property owners in rural Sparta, GA to build a rail spur. Aallyah Wright wasn’t shocked by the decision. capitalbnews.org/eminent-domain…

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This week, we learn about right-wing backlash to a Disney+ series, election cases in Pennsylvania, a reworked Trump indictment, and more. capitalbnews.org/everythings-po…

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You’ve probably heard Beyoncé’s song “Freedom” play as part of Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign. Brandon Tensley explores how it’s part of a clever messaging strategy. capitalbnews.org/beyonce-democr…

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This week, we learn about right-wing backlash to a Disney+ series, election cases in Pennsylvania, a reworked Trump indictment, and more. capitalbnews.org/everythings-po…

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Black Political Power Tour is partnering with @spotlightPA and WURD Radio when we come to Philadelphia on 9/26! Don’t forget to RSVP here: bit.ly/CAPBBPPT

Black Political Power Tour is partnering with @spotlightPA and <a href="/onwurd/">WURD Radio</a> when we come to Philadelphia on 9/26! Don’t forget to RSVP here: bit.ly/CAPBBPPT
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In Louisiana, where pollution has led to some Black communities having cancer rates as much as 50 times higher than national averages, a Trump-appointed judge effectively killed one of the few options communities had to stop their overexposure to pollution.capitalbnews.org/civil-rights-r…

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Recently, a Trump-appointed judge effectively killed Black Louisianans’ ability to bring civil rights complaints to the federal government related to environmental racism. Project 2025 wants to make this a reality nationwide. capitalbnews.org/civil-rights-r…

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For more than a year, residents in a rural Georgia town have been fighting to keep a railroad company from taking their land. The Georgia Public Service Commission is allowing the project to move forward. capitalbnews.org/eminent-domain…

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Capital B’s Black Political Power Tour is coming to Philadelphia. Join us on 9/26 as Capital B reporter @brandontensley and other panel guests discuss election integrity in Pennsylvania. RSVP here: bit.ly/CAPBBPPT

Capital B’s Black Political Power Tour is coming to Philadelphia. Join us on 9/26 as Capital B reporter @brandontensley and other panel guests discuss election integrity in Pennsylvania. RSVP here: bit.ly/CAPBBPPT
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Members of a Black liberation organization are on trial in a Florida, federal courthouse for allegedly collaborating with Russia to hold protests in 2016 with a theme of creating division in the country. capitalbnews.org/black-liberati…

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I grew up surrounded by four petrochemical plants, but even I was rattled by the amount of pollution I saw when I first visited Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley.” A Trump-appointed judge just made it easier for this reality to continue - adam mahoney (he/him) capitalbnews.org/civil-rights-r…

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Tuesday is fight night, with Vice President Kamala Harris duking it out with former President Donald Trump. How will she parry the racist and sexist attacks Trump might aim at her? Read our story to find out. capitalbnews.org/harris-debate-…