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Factbox: Trump turns to courts, as Biden inches closer to victory in U.S. election - Reuters UK
With Democratic challenger Joe Biden taking a lead in Pennsylvania and Georgia and inching closer to victory in the U.S. presidential election on Friday, Republican President Donald Trump has turned to the courts to challenge votes in several states.
naacp - Reuters1:19pm PST - November 6th, 2020
As praise flows in for Stacey Abrams, here's how to support her work
Early Friday morning, presidential candidate Joe Biden took the lead in Georgia — a state that hasn't had a Democratic presidential win since President Clinton almost thirty years ago. Twitter users, including congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, actress V…
naacp - Mashable12:28pm PST - November 6th, 2020
Judge orders twice daily sweeps for states still receiving ballots in U.S. election - Reuters UK
A judge on Thursday ordered twice daily sweeps at U.S. Postal Service (USPS) facilities serving states with extended ballot receipt deadlines as votes were still being counted in U.S. election battleground states.
naacp - Reuters12:32pm PST - November 5th, 2020
Factbox: U.S. presidential election moves to the courts - Reuters
With the U.S. presidential election between Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden too close to call, the Trump campaign and Republicans turned to the courts to try to invalidate votes in Pennsylvania and block Michigan official…
naacp - Reuters5:53am PST - November 5th, 2020
Factbox: U.S. presidential election moves to the courts - Reuters India
With the U.S. presidential election between Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden too close to call, Trump turned to the courts on Wednesday to try to invalidate votes in Pennsylvania and block Michigan officials from counting …
naacp - Reuters6:12pm PST - November 4th, 2020
Want to soothe election nerves? Donate to causes doing the work.
As the country awaits the final call on the 2020 presidential election, many Americans are understandably stressed by the uncertainty. While millions of votes still need to be counted, some online have highlighted the need for continued work in the days after…
naacp - Mashable2:38pm PST - November 4th, 2020
Judge "shocked" USPS disregarded order for postal inspectors to search for undelivered ballots
USPS facilities in some crucial battleground states had not been searched, leaving questions about whether all ballots had been delivered in time.
naacp - USA Today12:44pm PST - November 4th, 2020
‘Someone may have to pay a price’: Judge lashes Postal Service for defying ballot order
The Postal Service did not comply with a last-minute court order to deploy postal inspectors to sweep facilities for undelivered ballots.
naacp - Politico9:53am PST - November 4th, 2020
Postal service tells U.S. judge it cannot complete sweep for delayed ballots by deadline - Reuters India
The U.S. Postal Service told a judge it could not complete his order to sweep mail processing facilities on Tuesday afternoon for delayed election ballots and immediately dispatch any for delivery in about a dozen states, including closely fought battleground…
naacp - Reuters6:11pm PST - November 3rd, 2020
USPS Service blows deadline to check for missing ballots. About 300,000 can't be traced
The window is closing fast. The deadline for mail-in ballots either ends as the polls close tonight or has already passed in 29 states.
naacp - USA Today4:16pm PST - November 3rd, 2020
An Uber engineer says he quit after the company pressured employees to advocate for Prop 22, which would exempt ride-hailing companies from California's gig worker law (UBER, LYFT)
Summary List Placement Former Uber engineer Eddy Hernandez said he left the company at the end of September because he felt pressure to help the company advocate for Proposition 22, an Uber-backed measure that's on the ballot for Californians on Tuesday, KQE…
naacp - Business Insider3:10pm PST - November 3rd, 2020
Judge orders sweep of postal facilities for mail-in ballots
The order comes after the Postal Service said more than 300,000 ballots were received but unable to be traced to their destination, according to data analyzed by the NAACP.
naacp - CBS News3:08pm PST - November 3rd, 2020
LGBT advocacy groups sue over Trump diversity training order
The lawsuit argues that the order violates freedom of speech protections and is overly vague.
naacp - Politico7:57am PST - November 3rd, 2020
After blocking its release, U.S. judge lets Trump policing panel publish report - Reuters India
The Trump administration's law enforcement commission won approval from a federal judge on Monday night to release its controversial report on policing reforms, as long as the Justice Department includes a disclaimer stating that the report was drafted in vio…
naacp - Reuters5:54pm PST - November 2nd, 2020
After blocking its release, U.S. judge lets Trump policing panel publish report - Reuters
The Trump administration's law enforcement commission won approval from a federal judge on Monday night to release its controversial report on policing reforms, as long as the Justice Department includes a disclaimer stating that the report was drafted in vio…
naacp - Reuters4:33pm PST - November 2nd, 2020
After blocking its release, U.S. judge lets Trump policing panel publish report - Reuters
The Trump administration's law enforcement commission won approval from a federal judge on Monday night to release its controversial report on policing reforms, as long as the Justice Department includes a disclaimer stating that the report was drafted in vio…
naacp - Reuters4:33pm PST - November 2nd, 2020
After blocking its release, U.S. judge lets Trump policing panel publish report - Reuters UK
The Trump administration's law enforcement commission won approval from a federal judge on Monday night to release its controversial report on policing reforms, as long as the Justice Department includes a disclaimer stating that the report was drafted in vio…
naacp - Reuters4:28pm PST - November 2nd, 2020
‘The Relationship Has Always Been Tense.’ Philadelphia’s Police Department Has a Troubling History With the City’s Black Community
Community members say the PPD has a well-documented history of racial discrimination and brutality against the Black population.
naacp - Time2:04pm PDT - October 30th, 2020
Chase points are most valuable when you redeem them for travel, but there are 4 other great ways to use them during quarantine
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- Chase Ultimate Rewards are among the most useful credit card points for booking travel.
- Many people have cut back on travel during the pandemic, so Chase has come up with new ways for cardholders to use their points…
naacp - Business Insider
2:22pm PDT - October 29th, 2020
Judge says Texas mask mandate must extend to polling places
A federal judge has ruled that Texas’ statewide mask mandate must extend to inside polling places
naacp - ABC News10:42am PDT - October 28th, 2020
‘I Don’t Know if This Democracy Will Be Recognizable.’ NAACP’s President Says This Election is the Most Important in a Century
In the face of recent catastrophic crises, rallying cries like “the pandemic doesn’t discriminate” and “we’re all in this together” have become popular in the United States. The problem is, neither phrase is really true. While COVID-19 has killed 225,000 peop…
naacp - Time4:00am PDT - October 27th, 2020
U.S. Attorney General Barr says expects report on police reforms soon, despite court order - Reuters India
U.S. Attorney General William Barr expressed confidence on Friday that the Trump administration's law enforcement commission will publish its report on police reform soon, even though a federal judge temporarily blocked the work of the commission earlier this…
naacp - Reuters7:33pm PDT - October 16th, 2020
Chadwick Boseman's wife seeks to administer estate of 'Black Panther' star, who died with no will
Chadwick Boseman's wife Simone Ledward is seeking to administer the estate of the 'Black Panther' star, who died Aug. 28 after a battle with cancer.
naacp - USA Today7:02pm PDT - October 16th, 2020
U.S. Attorney General Barr says expects report on police reforms soon, despite court order - Reuters
U.S. Attorney General William Barr expressed confidence on Friday that the Trump administration's law enforcement commission will publish its report on police reform soon, even though a federal judge temporarily blocked the work of the commission earlier this…
naacp - Reuters1:26pm PDT - October 16th, 2020
Fact check: In 1952, Charlotta Bass was the first Black woman to run for vice president
Posts online correctly claim that Kamala Harris is not the first Black woman to run for vice president. That title belongs to Charlotta Bass.
naacp - USA Today12:16pm PDT - October 13th, 2020
RT @lavern_spicer: I just had a fight with my dumbass Democrat cousin who lives in California. She had the nerve to tell me that I should…
D Cohick (@co_tick)2:32am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @lavern_spicer: I just had a fight with my dumbass Democrat cousin who lives in California. She had the nerve to tell me that I should…
AddictedTaU (@AddictedTaU)2:29am PDT - July 27th, 2023
NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida, says state "has become hostile to Black Americans" - CBS News https://t.co/rTgGmWhJH1
Girl, Say What You Sayin! (@NieceJanel)2:28am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @InternationalO: @HBCU__ @Phil_Lewis_ Yes they do, the NAACP even gave an advisory about coming to florida.
NoLimitZay (@ZayTheTrillest_)2:27am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @KeneAkers: NAACP alleges multiple acts of racism, discrimination against city employees in Allentown, in letter to city's mayor | Lehig…
Nana B...Loud and Proud Snowflake❄️ (@boston7905)2:22am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @lavern_spicer: I just had a fight with my dumbass Democrat cousin who lives in California. She had the nerve to tell me that I should…
ZenChip PRIME (@ZenchipPrime)2:22am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @KeneAkers: NAACP alleges multiple acts of racism, discrimination against city employees in Allentown, in letter to city's mayor | Lehig…
Ambode (@AmBoDe33)2:17am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @AlexGlitter7: @Bow2TraGiC @fearqueerhorror @NAACP @TheRevAl Gaining Pounds, the failed weight loss channel turned RevengeP/Stalker all…
Fear Queer Horror Guru (@fearqueerhorror)2:13am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @lavern_spicer: I just had a fight with my dumbass Democrat cousin who lives in California. She had the nerve to tell me that I should…
DaPlorable Raymoz50 (@Raymoz501)2:05am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @KeneAkers: NAACP alleges multiple acts of racism, discrimination against city employees in Allentown, in letter to city's mayor | Lehig…
TJS271 (@tjs271)2:05am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @ImQuishaK: More trouble for @vp Kamala, @DuvalSchools school board member Darryl Willie and the @NAACP. Watch: the NAACP did a documen…
Roz Brings the Fire (@RozStevensforFL)2:02am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @KeneAkers: NAACP alleges multiple acts of racism, discrimination against city employees in Allentown, in letter to city's mayor | Lehig…
D66 (@sdawn0945)2:01am PDT - July 27th, 2023
NAACP alleges multiple acts of racism, discrimination against city employees in Allentown, in letter to city's mayor https://t.co/NRpN6cH75p
BlackInformant (@BlackInformant)2:00am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @PlebeusPantomi1: @ScottZPinkRose We know that Einstein was a patron of the nascent NAACP & held special higher physics classes for tale…
WearAMask (@ScottZPinkRose)1:55am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @NAACP: .@NAACPYC_ special guest and historian @kahlil_greene tells us what #BlackandThriving means to him! Hear from him during the Yo…
William Hepp (@william_hepp)1:48am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @NAACP: #NAACPConvention is just 2 days away! Download our app today to stay updated on all the latest events, guest speakers, and much…
William Hepp (@william_hepp)1:47am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @JJofoo: @DTheKingpin This is in the AP College Board standards for AA studies, pre-dating Florida's. (The NAACP has a documentary sayin…
Brad Churchill (@BradChurchill66)1:45am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @lavern_spicer: I just had a fight with my dumbass Democrat cousin who lives in California. She had the nerve to tell me that I should…
Jim Mackinder (@JimMackinder)1:41am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @ImQuishaK: More trouble for @vp Kamala, @DuvalSchools school board member Darryl Willie and the @NAACP. Watch: the NAACP did a documen…
BASED STORM CHASING MAGA FORCE EXTREMIST (@gap59627935)1:38am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @KeneAkers: NAACP alleges multiple acts of racism, discrimination against city employees in Allentown, in letter to city's mayor | Lehig…
CherylT. (@AggiePride85)1:35am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @billysandytodd: When was the last time the NAACP, Al Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson went to the suburbs, telling them they need their lea…
(@symphonictank)12:38pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @JNelsonLDF: @NAACP_LDF Alabama proves time & again why this country needs a permanent and expanded Voting Rights Act to reign in rogue…
Greg Pearson (@GDNPearson)12:37pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @tplohetski: NEW: The Austin NAACP office was targeted by vandals early Sunday, president Nelson Linder says, with office equipment and…
Callum McLaren (@Callum_Mac55)12:37pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @billysandytodd: When was the last time the NAACP, Al Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson went to the suburbs, telling them they need their lea…
Cheramie Lowrey (@LowreyCheramie)12:37pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @tplohetski: NEW: The Austin NAACP office was targeted by vandals early Sunday, president Nelson Linder says, with office equipment and…
Pursuitofmetaphor✌️ (@pursuitofmeta)12:37pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @tplohetski: NEW: The Austin NAACP office was targeted by vandals early Sunday, president Nelson Linder says, with office equipment and…
MercyScrew Jones (@mercyscrew)12:36pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @billysandytodd: When was the last time the NAACP, Al Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson went to the suburbs, telling them they need their lea…
Devils Piano (@PianoDevils)12:36pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @tplohetski: NEW: The Austin NAACP office was targeted by vandals early Sunday, president Nelson Linder says, with office equipment and…
(@KBTXRusty)12:34pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @billysandytodd: When was the last time the NAACP, Al Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson went to the suburbs, telling them they need their lea…
Scott (@Scott27758158)12:34pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @tplohetski: NEW: The Austin NAACP office was targeted by vandals early Sunday, president Nelson Linder says, with office equipment and…
Lo Thomas (@LoThomas7)12:33pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @tplohetski: NEW: The Austin NAACP office was targeted by vandals early Sunday, president Nelson Linder says, with office equipment and…
Lily Evans Potter (@LilyPotter130)12:32pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @JNelsonLDF: @NAACP_LDF Alabama proves time & again why this country needs a permanent and expanded Voting Rights Act to reign in rogue…
Holly M Bryan #EndGunViolence (@hmbryan)12:31pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @JNelsonLDF: @NAACP_LDF @NAACP_LDF will be filing an objection to Alabama’s racially discriminatory map with a demand to remove the stat…
Holly M Bryan #EndGunViolence (@hmbryan)12:31pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @JNelsonLDF: What @NAACP_LDF Deputy Director of Litigation Deuel Ross told the Supreme Court about the 2021 map is equally true of this…
Holly M Bryan #EndGunViolence (@hmbryan)12:30pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @billysandytodd: When was the last time the NAACP, Al Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson went to the suburbs, telling them they need their lea…
Come And Take It (@Joesandoval1222)12:29pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @billysandytodd: When was the last time the NAACP, Al Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson went to the suburbs, telling them they need their lea…
Patricia Buchen (@BuchenPatricia)12:28pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @tplohetski: NEW: The Austin NAACP office was targeted by vandals early Sunday, president Nelson Linder says, with office equipment and…
Diane (@gramma18702)12:28pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @tplohetski: NEW: The Austin NAACP office was targeted by vandals early Sunday, president Nelson Linder says, with office equipment and…
HABLA y VOTA (@HABLAyVOTA)12:27pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @billysandytodd: When was the last time the NAACP, Al Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson went to the suburbs, telling them they need their lea…
Hood (@d91_b1)12:27pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @JNelsonLDF: MUST WATCH: @NAACP_LDF Associate Director-Counsel @TonaBoydEsq powerfully explains how Alabama’s defiance of a Supreme Cour…
Cynthia Fraase (@CFraase)1:56pm PDT - July 22nd, 2023