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Earth Minute: 2020 Elections by Sojourner Truth with Margaret Prescod

Earth Minute: 2020 Elections by Sojourner Truth with Margaret Prescod

On Tuesday, November 3, millions of people across the United States headed to the polls to participate in the 2020 elections. The Democratic ticket of former Vice President Joe Biden and California Senator Kamala Harris defeated Republicans Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Following numerous days of intense and closely-watched vote counting, Biden and Harris were declared the winners. Most across the United States and around the world are in consensus, pointing out that the Biden-Harris ticket won legitimately. Following the election, Trump refused to admit that he lost and began waging a series of legal suits in order to maintain his grip on power.

During the November election, voters also decided who would fill 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate. In the House, Democrats have maintained a majority, winning 218 seats compared to the Republicans 201 seats. While they have kept control over the House, some races have yet to be called. In the Senate, Republicans are in the lead with 48 seats compared to the Democrats 46 seats. A total of 51 seats are needed to form a majority. Party control of the Senate will likely be decided by January 2021, with two runoff elections taking place in Georgia. Races in North Carolina and Alaska also remained uncalled.

The 2020 elections were unprecedented in many ways. First, this election was the first since 1992 in which an incumbent president failed to win re-election to a second term. Second, with more than 75 million votes, Biden won the most votes ever cast for a candidate in a U.S. presidential election. And third, this election also had the highest voter turnout since the election of 1900. About 160 million people were estimated to have cast their votes in 2020, bringing voter turnout to more than two-thirds of the countrys 239.2 million eligible voters.

Today, we bring you a special on the 2020 elections and the impact of poor people and communities of color. During todays program, you will hear a post-election message to the nation delivered by the Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Co-Chair of the Poor Peoples Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Rev. Theoharis discusses the results of the election and what they mean for those of us most impacted. Then, you will hear an exclusive speech delivered by the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Co-Chair of the Poor Peoples Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Rev. Barber discusses the power of voting in the lead up to the election and the importance of unleashing the participation of poor people and communities of color. Rev. Barber also argues that organizing among the poor, around an agenda that represents the concerns of the poor, can fundamentally change the political map of the United States and lead to policies that are just and representative for all people.

On Tuesday, November 3, millions of people across the United States headed to the polls to participate in the 2020 elections. The Democratic ticket of former Vice President Joe Biden and California Senator Kamala Harris defeated Republicans Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Following numerous days of intense and closely-watched vote counting, Biden and Harris were declared the winners. Most across the United States and around the world are in consensus, pointing out that the Biden-Harris ticket won legitimately. Following the election, Trump refused to admit that he lost and began waging a series of legal suits in order to maintain his grip on power.

During the November election, voters also decided who would fill 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate. In the House, Democrats have maintained a majority, winning 218 seats compared to the Republicans 201 seats. While they have kept control over the House, some races have yet to be called. In the Senate, Republicans are in the lead with 48 seats compared to the Democrats 46 seats. A total of 51 seats are needed to form a majority. Party control of the Senate will likely be decided by January 2021, with two runoff elections taking place in Georgia. Races in North Carolina and Alaska also remained uncalled.

The 2020 elections were unprecedented in many ways. First, this election was the first since 1992 in which an incumbent president failed to win re-election to a second term. Second, with more than 75 million votes, Biden won the most votes ever cast for a candidate in a U.S. presidential election. And third, this election also had the highest voter turnout since the election of 1900. About 160 million people were estimated to have cast their votes in 2020, bringing voter turnout to more than two-thirds of the countrys 239.2 million eligible voters.

Today, we bring you a special on the 2020 elections and the impact of poor people and communities of color. During todays program, you will hear a post-election message to the nation delivered by the Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Co-Chair of the Poor Peoples Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Rev. Theoharis discusses the results of the election and what they mean for those of us most impacted. Then, you will hear an exclusive speech delivered by the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Co-Chair of the Poor Peoples Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Rev. Barber discusses the power of voting in the lead up to the election and the importance of unleashing the participation of poor people and communities of color. Rev. Barber also argues that organizing among the poor, around an agenda that represents the concerns of the poor, can fundamentally change the political map of the United States and lead to policies that are just and representative for all people.

On Tuesday, November 3, millions of people across the United States headed to the polls to participate in the 2020 elections. The Democratic ticket of former Vice President Joe Biden and California Senator Kamala Harris defeated Republicans Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Following numerous days of intense and closely-watched vote counting, Biden and Harris were declared the winners. Most across the United States and around the world are in consensus, pointing out that the Biden-Harris ticket won legitimately. Following the election, Trump refused to admit that he lost and began waging a series of legal suits in order to maintain his grip on power.

During the November election, voters also decided who would fill 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate. In the House, Democrats have maintained a majority, winning 218 seats compared to the Republicans 201 seats. While they have kept control over the House, some races have yet to be called. In the Senate, Republicans are in the lead with 48 seats compared to the Democrats 46 seats. A total of 51 seats are needed to form a majority. Party control of the Senate will likely be decided by January 2021, with two runoff elections taking place in Georgia. Races in North Carolina and Alaska also remained uncalled.

The 2020 elections were unprecedented in many ways. First, this election was the first since 1992 in which an incumbent president failed to win re-election to a second term. Second, with more than 75 million votes, Biden won the most votes ever cast for a candidate in a U.S. presidential election. And third, this election also had the highest voter turnout since the election of 1900. About 160 million people were estimated to have cast their votes in 2020, bringing voter turnout to more than two-thirds of the countrys 239.2 million eligible voters.

Today, we bring you a special on the 2020 elections and the impact of poor people and communities of color. During todays program, you will hear a post-election message to the nation delivered by the Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Co-Chair of the Poor Peoples Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Rev. Theoharis discusses the results of the election and what they mean for those of us most impacted. Then, you will hear an exclusive speech delivered by the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Co-Chair of the Poor Peoples Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Rev. Barber discusses the power of voting in the lead up to the election and the importance of unleashing the participation of poor people and communities of color. Rev. Barber also argues that organizing among the poor, around an agenda that represents the concerns of the poor, can fundamentally change the political map of the United States and lead to policies that are just and representative for all people.

On Tuesday, November 3, millions of people across the United States headed to the polls to participate in the 2020 elections. The Democratic ticket of former Vice President Joe Biden and California Senator Kamala Harris defeated Republicans Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Following numerous days of intense and closely-watched vote counting, Biden and Harris were declared the winners. Most across the United States and around the world are in consensus, pointing out that the Biden-Harris ticket won legitimately. Following the election, Trump refused to admit that he lost and began waging a series of legal suits in order to maintain his grip on power.

During the November election, voters also decided who would fill 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate. In the House, Democrats have maintained a majority, winning 218 seats compared to the Republicans 201 seats. While they have kept control over the House, some races have yet to be called. In the Senate, Republicans are in the lead with 48 seats compared to the Democrats 46 seats. A total of 51 seats are needed to form a majority. Party control of the Senate will likely be decided by January 2021, with two runoff elections taking place in Georgia. Races in North Carolina and Alaska also remained uncalled.

The 2020 elections were unprecedented in many ways. First, this election was the first since 1992 in which an incumbent president failed to win re-election to a second term. Second, with more than 75 million votes, Biden won the most votes ever cast for a candidate in a U.S. presidential election. And third, this election also had the highest voter turnout since the election of 1900. About 160 million people were estimated to have cast their votes in 2020, bringing voter turnout to more than two-thirds of the countrys 239.2 million eligible voters.

Today, we bring you a special on the 2020 elections and the impact of poor people and communities of color. During todays program, you will hear a post-election message to the nation delivered by the Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Co-Chair of the Poor Peoples Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Rev. Theoharis discusses the results of the election and what they mean for those of us most impacted. Then, you will hear an exclusive speech delivered by the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Co-Chair of the Poor Peoples Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Rev. Barber discusses the power of voting in the lead up to the election and the importance of unleashing the participation of poor people and communities of color. Rev. Barber also argues that organizing among the poor, around an agenda that represents the concerns of the poor, can fundamentally change the political map of the United States and lead to policies that are just and representative for all people.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable discussion on the 2020 elections. Our guests are Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne.

It has been over three days since Election Day, and the race to decide the next President of the United States still remains too close to call. Democrat Joe Biden moved ahead of Donald Trump in Georgia overnight into Friday as vote counting continued there. Georgia's Clayton County reports that Biden added 1,602 votes compared to Trumps 223, leaving the Democrats with a thin statewide lead of 917 votes. Vote counting is also taking place in other crucial swing states like Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada and North Carolina. Biden overtook Trump in the count in Pennsylvania just before 9 a.m. local time on Friday as the states Democratic-leaning counties reported additional vote count totals. The count is ongoing. Election observers still consider North Carolina to be a toss-up.

Nevada and Arizona, where young Latino voters have been crucial to supporting the Democrats, are considered likely to move in favor of Biden. According to CBS News, Biden has received 253 Electoral College votes so far, meaning he is 17 Electoral College votes short of the 270 needed to win. Trump, who has falsely claimed victory, has only won 213 Electoral College votes. Trump has been projected to win Ohio, Florida, Iowa and Texas, while Biden is slated to win Michigan and Wisconsin, two crucial Midwestern states which Trump won in 2016. Many are saying it may take several more days until we know who will be the next President of the United States, as full results for six states are yet to be projected.

Meanwhile, the battle for control of the U.S. Senate could last until January, as Georgia may need to hold run-off elections for both its seats. No candidate in either race has polled 50 percent, as required by Georgia's election law. January 5 has been set as the date run-off elections would take place, which is two days after the new Senate is scheduled to convene. The GOP currently has a 53 to 47 majority in the Senate, with a loss so far of one seat. The Democrats have been working to win the four elections needed to take control of the congressional body, but several GOP incumbents have remained in power. However, if the Democrats can win both positions in Georgia, this would lead to a 50-50 split in the Senate.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable discussion on the 2020 elections. Our guests are Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne.

It has been over three days since Election Day, and the race to decide the next President of the United States still remains too close to call. Democrat Joe Biden moved ahead of Donald Trump in Georgia overnight into Friday as vote counting continued there. Georgia's Clayton County reports that Biden added 1,602 votes compared to Trumps 223, leaving the Democrats with a thin statewide lead of 917 votes. Vote counting is also taking place in other crucial swing states like Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada and North Carolina. Biden overtook Trump in the count in Pennsylvania just before 9 a.m. local time on Friday as the states Democratic-leaning counties reported additional vote count totals. The count is ongoing. Election observers still consider North Carolina to be a toss-up.

Nevada and Arizona, where young Latino voters have been crucial to supporting the Democrats, are considered likely to move in favor of Biden. According to CBS News, Biden has received 253 Electoral College votes so far, meaning he is 17 Electoral College votes short of the 270 needed to win. Trump, who has falsely claimed victory, has only won 213 Electoral College votes. Trump has been projected to win Ohio, Florida, Iowa and Texas, while Biden is slated to win Michigan and Wisconsin, two crucial Midwestern states which Trump won in 2016. Many are saying it may take several more days until we know who will be the next President of the United States, as full results for six states are yet to be projected.

Meanwhile, the battle for control of the U.S. Senate could last until January, as Georgia may need to hold run-off elections for both its seats. No candidate in either race has polled 50 percent, as required by Georgia's election law. January 5 has been set as the date run-off elections would take place, which is two days after the new Senate is scheduled to convene. The GOP currently has a 53 to 47 majority in the Senate, with a loss so far of one seat. The Democrats have been working to win the four elections needed to take control of the congressional body, but several GOP incumbents have remained in power. However, if the Democrats can win both positions in Georgia, this would lead to a 50-50 split in the Senate.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable discussion on the 2020 elections. Our guests are Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne.

It has been over three days since Election Day, and the race to decide the next President of the United States still remains too close to call. Democrat Joe Biden moved ahead of Donald Trump in Georgia overnight into Friday as vote counting continued there. Georgia's Clayton County reports that Biden added 1,602 votes compared to Trumps 223, leaving the Democrats with a thin statewide lead of 917 votes. Vote counting is also taking place in other crucial swing states like Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada and North Carolina. Biden overtook Trump in the count in Pennsylvania just before 9 a.m. local time on Friday as the states Democratic-leaning counties reported additional vote count totals. The count is ongoing. Election observers still consider North Carolina to be a toss-up.

Nevada and Arizona, where young Latino voters have been crucial to supporting the Democrats, are considered likely to move in favor of Biden. According to CBS News, Biden has received 253 Electoral College votes so far, meaning he is 17 Electoral College votes short of the 270 needed to win. Trump, who has falsely claimed victory, has only won 213 Electoral College votes. Trump has been projected to win Ohio, Florida, Iowa and Texas, while Biden is slated to win Michigan and Wisconsin, two crucial Midwestern states which Trump won in 2016. Many are saying it may take several more days until we know who will be the next President of the United States, as full results for six states are yet to be projected.

Meanwhile, the battle for control of the U.S. Senate could last until January, as Georgia may need to hold run-off elections for both its seats. No candidate in either race has polled 50 percent, as required by Georgia's election law. January 5 has been set as the date run-off elections would take place, which is two days after the new Senate is scheduled to convene. The GOP currently has a 53 to 47 majority in the Senate, with a loss so far of one seat. The Democrats have been working to win the four elections needed to take control of the congressional body, but several GOP incumbents have remained in power. However, if the Democrats can win both positions in Georgia, this would lead to a 50-50 split in the Senate.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable discussion on the 2020 elections. Our guests are Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne.

It has been over three days since Election Day, and the race to decide the next President of the United States still remains too close to call. Democrat Joe Biden moved ahead of Donald Trump in Georgia overnight into Friday as vote counting continued there. Georgia's Clayton County reports that Biden added 1,602 votes compared to Trumps 223, leaving the Democrats with a thin statewide lead of 917 votes. Vote counting is also taking place in other crucial swing states like Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada and North Carolina. Biden overtook Trump in the count in Pennsylvania just before 9 a.m. local time on Friday as the states Democratic-leaning counties reported additional vote count totals. The count is ongoing. Election observers still consider North Carolina to be a toss-up.

Nevada and Arizona, where young Latino voters have been crucial to supporting the Democrats, are considered likely to move in favor of Biden. According to CBS News, Biden has received 253 Electoral College votes so far, meaning he is 17 Electoral College votes short of the 270 needed to win. Trump, who has falsely claimed victory, has only won 213 Electoral College votes. Trump has been projected to win Ohio, Florida, Iowa and Texas, while Biden is slated to win Michigan and Wisconsin, two crucial Midwestern states which Trump won in 2016. Many are saying it may take several more days until we know who will be the next President of the United States, as full results for six states are yet to be projected.

Meanwhile, the battle for control of the U.S. Senate could last until January, as Georgia may need to hold run-off elections for both its seats. No candidate in either race has polled 50 percent, as required by Georgia's election law. January 5 has been set as the date run-off elections would take place, which is two days after the new Senate is scheduled to convene. The GOP currently has a 53 to 47 majority in the Senate, with a loss so far of one seat. The Democrats have been working to win the four elections needed to take control of the congressional body, but several GOP incumbents have remained in power. However, if the Democrats can win both positions in Georgia, this would lead to a 50-50 split in the Senate.