The Push To Redefine 'Black' And End Anti-Racist Voter Protections

The Push To Redefine 'Black' And End Anti-Racist Voter Protections

In this episode of Code Switch, NPR's Hansi Lo Wang reports on the effort by Republican officials in Louisiana to change how Black people are counted in voting maps. If their plan is successful, it could shrink the power of Black voters across the country — and further gut the Voting Rights Act.

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Trump And The Ukraine Call — What Happened And What's Next?

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Weekly Roundup: Wednesday, September 11

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Trump Fires National Security Adviser John Bolton

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