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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 16 2026
1. Black Caucus Launches Initiative to Boost Voter Turnout
The Congressional Black Caucus Institute launched a $4.5 million initiative called "SO VOTE" to engage voters ahead of the midterm elections. The campaign targets young, rural, and majority-Black communities across the South, Midwest, and West through local grassroots partnerships. Former lawmakers spearheading the project aim to bridge historic gaps in voter outreach and civic engagement.
2. Federal Challenge Targets Evanston Reparations Program
The federal government joined a lawsuit challenging Evanston, Illinois' landmark…
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