Hillary Clinton

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Sameer Rao  Jan 31, 2017 1:46PM EST

Trayvon Martin's Parents Consider Run for Political Office

Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin’s memoir, “Rest In Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin,” is now available.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 7, 2016 11:00AM EST

Time Explores Trump's Racist Appeal in 'Person of the Year' Profile

The President-elect won out over a shortlist that included Hillary Clinton and Beyoncé.
Kenrya Rankin  Nov 28, 2016 11:29AM EST

Trump Pushes Unfounded Claim That Millions of Undocumented Immigrants Illegally Voted for Clinton

Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein and Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton are working on a recount in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, the president-elect just keeps tweeting.
Sign in trash reads: White House no place for White nationalism"
Kenrya Rankin  Nov 21, 2016 1:20PM EST

How The Nation Feels Post-Election in 6 Charts

The Pew Research Center polled voters on both sides of the aisle to figure out how they are doing—and how they plan to move forward.
A young Black woman in a black t-shirt chants during a Eric Garner march
Statistics by Dominique Apollon. Text by Akiba Solomon  Nov 14, 2016 8:06AM EST

In a Remarkably Crude Election Cycle, the Nuanced Term 'Systemic Racism' Blew Up

Once a marginal-to-the-mainstream term, “systemic racism” suddenly became a thing in the 2016 election.
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Kenrya Rankin  Nov 10, 2016 3:41PM EST

4 Key Takeaways From Bernie Sanders' Post-Election Interview

From his thoughts on Donald Trump to his ambitions for 2020, the former Democratic presidential candidate is as straight-forward as ever in a new interview with The Associated Press.
A Donald Trump supporter watches the screens outside Times Square Studios as he awaits the results of the U.S. presidential election on November 9, 2016, in New York City.
Yessenia Funes  Nov 9, 2016 3:31PM EST

Twitter Claps Back at Donald Trump Presidency With #NotMyPresident and #ImStillWithHer

Trump won the election, but many Americans are not interested in him leading the nation.
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Kenrya Rankin  Nov 9, 2016 1:24PM EST

WATCH: Hillary Clinton Concedes Presidential Election

“We have seen that our nation is more deeply divided than we thought…. I know how disappointed you feel because I feel it too.”
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Akiba Solomon  Nov 9, 2016 10:52AM EST

The United States of America Elects Reality Television Personality Donald J. Trump as Its 45th President

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will not be the nation’s first female president.
Colorlines screenshot of Fusion interview with Tim Kaine, taken on November 8, 2016.
Yessenia Funes  Nov 8, 2016 12:34PM EST

Tim Kaine Speaks on DAPL: 'Looking at Route Alternatives Is the Right Thing to Do'

This is the first the nation has heard from a candidate on the Dakota Access Pipeline.
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Sameer Rao  Nov 7, 2016 10:10AM EST

ICYMI: Solange Brings Down the House With 'SNL' Performances

The artist performed renditions of her “A Seat at the Table” tracks “Cranes in the Sky” and “Don’t Touch My Hair” on the late-night program.
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Sameer Rao  Nov 3, 2016 12:24PM EDT

6 Arrested During Protest of David Duke's HBCU Appearance

Duke—a former Ku Klux Klan leader, current Senate candidate and Donald Trump supporter—railed against the Black Lives Matter movement and Jews during a controversial debate appearance at Dillard University, an historically Black institution.
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Sameer Rao  Nov 2, 2016 11:14AM EDT

ICYMI: Hillary Clinton Pledges $25 Billion Investment in HBCUs

In a new op-ed for The Root, the Democratic presidential nominee outlined policies she says will help Black students across the country.
Yessenia Funes  Oct 27, 2016 12:07PM EDT

Standing Rock Youth Put Pressure on Presidential Candidates to Oppose Dakota Access Pipeline

Activists are in New York City today, rallying outside of Hillary Clinton’s headquarters and Trump Tower.  
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Sameer Rao  Oct 26, 2016 2:07PM EDT

This New Video Rebukes Politicians Who Make Terrorism Muslim Americans' Responsibility

Fusion’s Yasmin Nouh says that both major parties are guilty of placing the burden on American Muslims to combat terrorism.
Asian woman peaks out of voting booth curtain.
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 24, 2016 4:09PM EDT

What You Need to Know About Youth, Race and Politics in 4 Charts

The latest GenForward survey tapped millennials to find out exactly how they feel about the upcoming election.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 5, 2016 2:36PM EDT

READ: Millenial Conservative of Color Addresses Internal Conflict Caused by Trump's Rise

A new Complex piece explores the dislocation one young Republican of color feels given the nominee’s history of racist rhetoric.
Tim Kaine looks incredulous as Mike Pence speaks.
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 5, 2016 12:33PM EDT

VP Debate Video Shows Pence Rewriting History on Trump's Policy Positions

CNN pulled together several instances of Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence discussing his running mate’s views at last night’s debate—then put them beside footage of Trump talking about his proposed policies. One of these things is not like the other. Whom do you believe?
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Sameer Rao  Sep 28, 2016 11:55AM EDT

Colin Kaepernick Calls Both Presidential Candidates 'Liars,' 'Racist' Following Debate

“Both are proven liars and it almost seems like they’re trying to debate who’s less racist.”
Mary J. Blige in black blazer and dress, Hillary Clinton in pink jacket, both seated on cream-colored armchairs
Sameer Rao  Sep 27, 2016 11:48AM EDT

What's 'The 411' With Mary J. Blige and Hillary Clinton in This Video?

Apple Music released the video to preview Blige’s upcoming show, “The 411,” which premieres September 30 with Clinton as the first guest.