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GOP lawmakers in Virginia are trying to reverse Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s executive order to restore the voting rights of more than 200,000 individuals who were formerly incarcerated. Republicans filed a complaint with the Supreme Court of Virginia complaining Gov. McAuliffe overstepped his authority last month when he restored felons’ voting rights. They have also accused McAuliffe of rushing […]

National

By Dr. James C. Perkins, President Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. This year, the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC) celebrates its 55th anniversary. We are in our emerald year of providing God’s work around the world. The PNBC denomination was founded through the Civil Rights Movement and became the spiritual home of Dr. Martin […]

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Here are some links to items you’ll want to know about before you head to the polls. Where do I vote? You can visit the My Voter Information website and enter some basic information to determine where you’re registered to vote. How do I verify my registration? There is a page on the My Voter Information website that […]

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As early voting gets underway in Ohio you won’t find the airwaves flooded with a non stop barrage already of political commercials even though roughly a third of buckeye voters will have locked in their votes prior to the March 15 primary. That’s partially because between today and March 15, 22 states, the District of […]

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All eyes are on Iowa for Monday’s caucuses, but what about Ohio’s primary election and your deadline to register? We thought you’d want to know. The Ohio Primary is March 15, and deadline for voter registration for that primary is Feb. 16. Register online and get information on early voting and absentee ballots from the Ohio […]

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The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is seeking 5,000 paid workers for the March 15, 2016 primary election The majority of those positions are poll workers, who are paid up to $200 for their service. 150 temporary positions can last up to several months CLICK HERE to read story

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Before you hit the polls Tuesday, take a look at this quick guide breaking down some of the major ballot issues. ISSUE 1: Issue 1 focuses on redistricting rules. Ohio State Issue 1: Less political way to draw districts  ISSUES 2 AND 3: Passage of Issue 3 would legalize marijuana by granting a monopoly for its sale and […]

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Tuesday, November 3 is election day across the country. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you have an absentee ballot, you may drop it off at your local Board of Elections until 7:30 p.m. If you are mailing in your ballot, it must be postmarked by Monday, Nov. 2. CLICK HERE to […]

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Early voting is underway in Ohio. Here’s when you can take advantage of early voting at your county’s Board of Elections. Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 1: 1 to 5 p.m. All vote by mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Nov. 2 […]

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Members of a Georgia church are taking action against the pastor who banned a 103-year-old woman by ordering him to step down, the Atlanta Journal…

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  Cleveland has questions about the 2016 Race for President. We recently told you about what the country wanted to know when it comes to the top contenders for the next President of the United States. Now, Bill Martin takes a look at what those in our city are searching for. Watch the video above […]

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  Monday is the deadline for Ohioans to register to vote for the May 5 primary and special election. Secretary of State Jon Husted is reminding voters who have moved since the last election to update their voting address online at MyOhioVote.com. Voter registration forms also are available at that website or from local boards […]