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P.R. Lockhart

Staff Writer

    Latest articles by P.R. Lockhart

    Politics
    After months of attacks for his old rap career, Antonio Delgado is headed to CongressAfter months of attacks for his old rap career, Antonio Delgado is headed to Congress
    Politics

    The New York Democrat defeated incumbent Rep. John Faso on Tuesday.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Colorado passes Amendment A, voting to officially abolish prison slaveryColorado passes Amendment A, voting to officially abolish prison slavery
    Politics

    Two years after a similar amendment failed, voters approved a measure that will remove state language allowing forced prison labor without pay.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    Voting hours in parts of Georgia extended after technical errors create long linesVoting hours in parts of Georgia extended after technical errors create long lines
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    Voters in parts of Gwinnett County will have more time to vote.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Georgia, 2018’s most prominent voting rights battleground, explainedGeorgia, 2018’s most prominent voting rights battleground, explained
    Politics

    How the governor’s race between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp has fueled ongoing problems with voter access in Georgia.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    The last-minute hacking allegations in the Georgia governor race, explainedThe last-minute hacking allegations in the Georgia governor race, explained
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    Brian Kemp says his hacking probe is about election security. Stacey Abrams says it’s a “witch hunt.”

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Criminal Justice
    Botham Jean’s family wants the Dallas Police Department to be held liable for his deathBotham Jean’s family wants the Dallas Police Department to be held liable for his death
    Criminal Justice

    Amber Guyger was off-duty when she shot Botham Jean. His family says Dallas police deserve some of the blame.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Former President Jimmy Carter calls for Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp to resignFormer President Jimmy Carter calls for Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp to resign
    Politics

    With voter suppression allegations swirling, Carter says that “popular confidence is threatened.”

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    A new attack ad says Antonio Delgado’s rap career is “offensive”A new attack ad says Antonio Delgado’s rap career is “offensive”
    Politics

    A black Harvard Law grad is running for office. All the GOP wants to discuss is his time as a rapper.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    The Stacey Abrams Georgia flag burning “controversy,” explainedThe Stacey Abrams Georgia flag burning “controversy,” explained
    Politics

    Abrams is defending her involvement in a 1992 protest against the then-Georgia state flag’s use of Confederate imagery.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Culture
    Megyn Kelly’s initial defense of blackface ignored the practice’s deeply racist historyMegyn Kelly’s initial defense of blackface ignored the practice’s deeply racist history
    Culture

    Kelly has apologized for defending blackface. Her comments still show why it remains prevalent.

    By P.R. Lockhart