Author: Aamir Khan

[ad_1] ATLANTA ‒ By midnight, after a long day of helping voters, Tamieka Atkins decided to shut off the television, as results for the presidential election rolled in.“I’ve done the staying up late and biting my nails,’’ said Atkins, executive director of ProGeorgia, a nonpartisan coalition of civic engagement groups. “It’s taking me a while to learn and this is what I tell other people and I’m telling it to myself, ‘Any one election is not a magic bullet to make everything better.’”She said Black women have long fought ongoing battles over issues, including women’s rights, and winning elections.“The work…

[ad_1] Seizing on Donald Trump’s incendiary comments about his political opponents, Democrats spent months warning he would come into office with an “enemies list” and execute a campaign of revenge unparalleled in modern politics.Voters shrugged and elected Trump anyway, and his allies say concerns about retribution were overblown. Trump likes to talk tough and often doesn’t follow through − it’s all theatrics, they argue, pointing to chants of “lock her up” during the 2016 campaign that were aimed at Hillary Clinton. But no prosecution came to be.Trump is known for being vengeful. He has hounded those who crossed him politically…

[ad_1] With former President Donald Trump elected to a second term and Republicans winning control of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, GOP candidates continue to sweep the elections with only the U.S. House of Representatives still being up for grabs for the Democrats.If Republicans gain control of the House, a “red wave” would be in effect, as the party would be in the majority across the federal government.According to the Associated Press, the House hangs in the balance as dozens of races are yet to be called, with Republicans already occupying more than 200 seats as of Wednesday evening.The Republicans…

[ad_1] WASHINGTON – Voters in three states passed ballot measures that would amend language in their state’s Constitution to protect same-sex marriage.Same-sex marriage is currently legal in all states and the District of Columbia through the landmark 2015 ruling Obergefell v. Hodges.But activists, concerned about the power of the Supreme Court after the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022, have taken proactive measures at the polls this year.In California, voters weighed in on a measure that would repeal a previous proposition defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman. It would recognize the fundamental right to…

[ad_1] SAN ANTONIO — The Los Angeles Dodgers, who won the World Series just a week ago, wasted no time terrifying all of their peers Wednesday afternoon at baseball’s annual General Manager Meetings.The Dodgers revealed they plan to move six-time Gold Glove winner Mookie Betts back to the infield, GM Brandon Gomes said, creating an opening, of course, in right field.So, just what right fielders are currently available to fill Betts’ spot?Well, there’s a certain right fielder on the free agent market going for $700 million or so that certainly fits the billing.If the Dodgers call, you think Juan Soto…

[ad_1] The Powerball jackpot rises to $75 million for Wednesday’s drawing after no one won the grand prize on Monday.In October, a lucky player in Georgia won the $478 million jackpot. That jackpot win marks the eighth time someone has won the Powerball jackpot this year, the lottery said.In August, a lucky California player won a $44.3 million Powerball jackpot. The week before, a Pennsylvania player won the $213.8 million jackpot.The winning numbers will be drawn just after 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, and we’ll have the results below.Wednesday’s $75 million jackpot means a lucky winner would take home $35.4 million after taxes,…

[ad_1] San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has no regrets about flashing his “Make America Great Again” hat.Following the 49ers’ 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys last week on “Sunday Night Football,” Bosa crashed reporter Melissa Stark’s on-field interview with his teammates Brock Purdy, George Kittle and Isaac Guerendo. Bosa pointed to his white “MAGA” hat, the slogan of President-elect Donald Trump, before running off the field.Bosa declined to go into detail about the move later that night, saying only “I’m not gonna talk too much about it, but I think it’s an important time.” But the four-time Pro…

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[ad_1] This presidential election has been a nail-biter for many Americans. Vice President Kamala Harris has called president-elect Donald Trump to concede. As we grapple with Trump’s win and return to the White House, allow me (your favorite USA TODAY columnist) to provide a moment of levity in a time when it’s so rare.Since August, Harris has made stops in 11 states on the campaign trail, according to Axios. Harris’ rallies have been graced with guests ranging from Cardi B to Beyoncé to Samuel L. Jackson and myriad musical performers have breathed life and energy into these events.In an attempt…

[ad_1] Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, formed a high-profile partnership with Donald Trump on the eve of his election to a second term as president. Musk spoke at Trump rallies and offered controversial $1 million giveaways to voters in swing states in an attempt to drum up support for the Republican candidate. Trump publicly offered Musk a leadership position in his second administration. Many other billionaires and industry titans have thrown their support behind Trump. Now, some could be in the running for cabinet posts, while others may wield influence behind the scenes. Who are they? Peter Thiel Peter Thiel has been up and down in his support…