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At the Races: Democrats go back to school - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including education policy and the midterm elections.

Roll Call · May 15, 2025

Supreme Court to weigh use of race in redistricting - Roll Call

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday over the fate of Louisiana’s second Black-majority congressional district.

Roll Call · Mar 21, 2025

After a court fight, Louisiana's new congressional map boosts Black political power

Louisiana's new congressional map is a win for Black voters and likely brings an end to the state's long-running legal battle over redistricting. It could also see Democrats gain a seat in Congress.

WEKU · Jan 23, 2024

House panel backs parental school oversight, anti-trans sports bills - Roll Call

Republicans on a House committee approved bills to set parents' rights on school issues and ban some transgender athletes from sports.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2023

Ways and Means leaders working on lame-duck Social Security fix

A year-end package is being eyed to fix a provision that many say unfairly cuts benefits for public employees who have government pensions.

Roll Call · Sep 23, 2022