With Sweeping New Laws, Louisiana Embraces Tough-on-Crime Approach
Gov. Jeff Landry is enacting stringent new measures that he says are crucial to address crime; critics say the laws resemble failed […]
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There Were Lynchings in the North, Too
An N.Y.U. project examines the history of lynchings after the Civil War, including one in New York State. An N.Y.U. project examines […]
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The Chinese Immigrants Making Their Way to New York City
Thousands of Chinese migrants have made their way to Queens, Brooklyn and Chinatown after first passing through Central and South America. Thousands […]
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Trump’s Victory Speech After Super Tuesday Conjures a Dark Vision
As he dominated the Super Tuesday battlefield, former President Donald Trump warned of dark days ahead if President Biden were to win […]
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Who Won, Who Lost and What’s Still Undecided From Super Tuesday
The presidential candidates weren’t the only ones on the ballot. The presidential candidates weren’t the only ones on the ballot. Read More
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Super Tuesday Takeaways: How Trump, Biden and Haley Did on Election Night
Donald Trump racked up delegates, but also revealed weaknesses. Nikki Haley reckoned with cold, hard math. And restive Democrats sent a message […]
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In Showdown Over G.O.P. Control in Texas, the Race for House Speaker’s Seat Heads to a Runoff
Dade Phelan’s failure to secure his seat on Tuesday indicated that fights over the future direction of the Republican Party in Texas […]
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Shomari Figures and Anthony Daniels Head to Democratic Primary Runoff in Alabama’s Second District
Shomari Figures, a former Justice Department official, and State Representative Anthony Daniels will head to a runoff election in the Democratic primary […]
Read moreWho Is Jason Palmer, the Candidate Who Beat Biden in American Samoa?
Jason Palmer, an entrepreneur from Maryland, was the only candidate to campaign in the island territory. He collected four of the six […]
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Colin Allred Wins Democratic Contest to Take On Senator Ted Cruz
The Dallas-area congressman presented himself as an across-the-aisle politician who could appeal to a wide range of voters. The Dallas-area congressman presented […]
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