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Friday, April 24, 2026

Why The 15th Amendment Wasn’t Enough To Protect Black Voters

America has a long history of passing voter suppression laws. On the latest Reality Check, John Avlon speaks with historian Kate Masur and the Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman about the significance of the 15th Amendment and how recent moves from the Supreme Court have reduced the power of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed by Lyndon B Johnson.

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At Least 10 People Tied To Sensitive U.S. Research Have Died...

The House Oversight Committee announced Monday it will investigate the deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists with access to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research. The committee stated these reports "raise questions about a possible sinister connection" between the incidents.