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Candice Norwood
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Black women bear the brunt of violent crime, but are often overlooked. They see Kamala Harris as an ally.
At a crime survivors march in Washington, D.C., attendees expressed complicated feelings over how to balance seeking justice for crime victims with prevention efforts — much like Harris.
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The complicated legacy of the 1994 crime bill
The crime bill brought about historic change with the Violence Against Women Act. But experts also told The 19th that it had seismic impacts on incarceration, policing and juvenile justice.
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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' snubbed by country music’s biggest awards show
Beyoncé made a country album to showcase the unrecognized legacy of Black country. It did not receive a single CMA nomination.
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Harris walked a delicate line on Gaza. Was it enough to appeal to activists?
Her DNC speech threaded the needle on policy and spoke to a deeply divided Democratic base — but pro-Palestinian advocates want action.
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Michelle Obama emphasizes hope — and doesn’t hold back
The former first lady made pointed jabs at Donald Trump in her DNC speech, urging fired-up Democrats in Chicago to "do something."
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Black women voters strongly back Harris in an election they view as crucial for democracy
A poll of Black women voters found that protecting democracy, improving the economy and fighting racism are among their top priorities.
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She helped create a more inclusive Democratic Party. Now she’s leading the convention.
For Minyon Moore, decades of work are culminating in a party gathering that had to be redone at the last minute, one that will highlight Kamala Harris as the first woman of color to be a major party’s presidential nominee.
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Harris’ campaign highlights her prosecutor past. Some advocates are cautious about her approach.
Words like ‘felon’ and ‘criminal’ can carry crowd appeal — but they could also come with unintended repercussions for people who aren’t Trump.
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Trump questions whether Harris is Black in combative interview
The former president also repeatedly insulted ABC News’ Rachel Scott, one of the moderators, during his contentious appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists' convention.
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Democrats demand employee protections after report reveals sexual misconduct in federal courts
More than 30,000 employees work as law clerks, staff attorneys, office managers and other positions within the federal judiciary, which includes the U.S. Supreme Court, circuit and district courts.