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Politics · United StatesTeacher admits faking Black and Palestinian identity
Philadelphia teacher Hannah Gann admitted to lying about her racial and family background, claiming to be Black and Palestinian when she is white and Jewish. Her deception has caused anger and distrust among activist groups she worked with.
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Politics · United StatesUS voter groups face funding shortfalls before midterm elections
Several large left-leaning voter engagement and racial justice groups in the US are experiencing significant funding shortfalls and staffing cuts. This comes as voting commences for an election that will decide control of Congress, raising concerns about the impact on turnout and voter protection efforts.
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Thousands to rally for voting rights in Washington ahead of midterms
Thousands of protesters are expected on the National Mall for the "Defend the Vote" March on Washington, organized by the Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III. The event follows a Supreme Court decision that reinterpreted the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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