Maya Boddie

Writing since March 2026 · 22 stories contributed

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Meet The Hospitality Worker Challenging Hakeem Jeffries For House Seat: How Mamdani's Success Inspired DJ Hamlin

Meet The Hospitality Worker Challenging Hakeem Jeffries For House Seat: How Mamdani's Success Inspired DJ Hamlin

May 18, 2026

Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling Could Gut A Third Of Congressional Black Caucus Seats

Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling Could Gut A Third Of Congressional Black Caucus Seats

May 13, 2026

'This Is Not Democracy': What The Supreme Court’s Louisiana Redistricting Ruling Really Means For Black Voting Power

'This Is Not Democracy': What The Supreme Court’s Louisiana Redistricting Ruling Really Means For Black Voting Power

May 01, 2026

Meet L. Louise Lucas, The 82-Year-Old Virginia Lawmaker Ruthlessly Trolling Republicans After Huge Election Win

Meet L. Louise Lucas, The 82-Year-Old Virginia Lawmaker Ruthlessly Trolling Republicans After Huge Election Win

April 30, 2026

From Exoneree To Elected Official: Calvin Duncan Fights GOP Push To Erase The Office He Won

From Exoneree To Elected Official: Calvin Duncan Fights GOP Push To Erase The Office He Won

April 22, 2026

Al Sharpton Invited 10 Potential 2028 Candidates To His Conference — And Was ‘Surprised’ This Contender Seemed To Get The Most Praise

Al Sharpton Invited 10 Potential 2028 Candidates To His Conference — And Was ‘Surprised’ This Contender Seemed To Get The Most Praise

April 17, 2026

Maryland Lawmakers And Advocates Celebrate Passage Of State Voting Rights Act: 'History Was Made'

Maryland Lawmakers And Advocates Celebrate Passage Of State Voting Rights Act: 'History Was Made'

April 16, 2026

Kamala Harris Says Black People ‘Need To Be Transactional Voters’ — Here’s What That Means

Kamala Harris Says Black People ‘Need To Be Transactional Voters’ — Here’s What That Means

April 14, 2026