by Toter - 1 month ago
The Carrick High School community is profoundly affected by the stabbings of three students this past Wednesday. In response, a local organization known as the Peace Makers, affiliated with the South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace (SPCP), is offering trauma-informed support and resources for both st...
by Toter - 1 month ago
In Milton, Texas, a Black man was studying in his apartment complex's clubhouse when a white man stealthily photographed him through the expansive windows. User Divinely Kollin captured the moment on TikTok, highlighting the disturbing incident after confronting the individual. Viewers expressed sho...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old architect of Turning Point USA, a group devoted to advancing conservative principles in educational institutions, was tragically fatally shot at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University, occurring just before the nation commemorated 9/11. Born in 1993, Kirk grew up in...
by Toter - 1 month ago
For an individual who takes pride in his designation as a "very stable genius" and even invites adversaries to IQ tests, President Donald Trump often appears to bumble through his addresses as though deciphering a teleprompter composed in an ancient dialect. During a press conference at the White H...
by Toter - 1 month ago
A world devoid of violence is essential, especially one free from gun-related incidents. The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk near York, Pennsylvania, was followed by a tragic series of events, including the fatal shooting of three police officers and the killing of an 18-year-old by a local ATF...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, key personalities in the realm of late-night entertainment, currently face censorship and being dismissed when their commentary unsettles those in power—a reality that should alarm us all. If such influential figures can be muted, what future do ordinary journalists...
by Toter - 1 month ago
In a realm filled with courteous monsters and terrifying lawmen, I’d select the cannibal who enjoys fine Bach over the G-man who shamelessly undermines the constitution. One of them, at least, has standards. If I find myself in a room with a notorious sociopath—an unfortunate reality of contemporary...
by Toter - 1 month ago
As I examine the rulings from our Appeals Courts and the U.S. Supreme Court, I often find myself questioning where we can pursue justice, especially when it appears a lower court has rendered an unjust opinion. A recent decision by the Georgia Supreme Court to deny D.A. Fani Willis’ appeal in the Tr...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Under Donald Trump’s administration, immigration policy has swung towards stringent restrictions, placing numerous immigrants of color in jeopardy. Haitians with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are particularly affected. Current legal stipulations mandate that Haitian immigrants with TPS remain pro...
by Toter - 1 month ago
California’s Senate Bill (SB) 694, aimed at shielding veterans and service members from exploitative practices, is poised for a comprehensive vote in the Senate when the legislative session restarts in January 2026. Crafted by Sen. Bob Archuleta (D-Los Angeles), the bill aims to prevent "Claim Shark...
by Toter - 1 month ago
A Midwestern educator once remarked to her students that a sense of humor signifies intelligence. “Observe our classroom,” she noted. “The brightest students grasp the jokes immediately, while others may falter.” Although I have not consulted a physician to validate this notion, I firmly believe it....
by Toter - 1 month ago
Bam Adebayo recently had the honor of presenting A’ja Wilson with her groundbreaking fourth WNBA MVP trophy, an experience he described as one of the summer’s most memorable moments. During a media day event on September 19 in Las Vegas, Adebayo spoke publicly about this special occasion for the fir...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Rae Lewis-Thornton vividly recalls the day she learned of her HIV diagnosis. At 23, vibrant and thriving in her desired role as a political strategist, she received a troubling letter after organizing a blood donation drive. The brief visit to her local Red Cross revealed her HIV positive status, pl...
by Toter - 1 month ago
On Monday, a state agency rescinded the professional license of Iowa's largest school district leader, Des Moines public schools Superintendent Ian Roberts, shortly after federal authorities apprehended him under allegations of residing and working illegally in the U.S. The Iowa Board of Educational...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Leangela Frazier recalls the moment her life became unstable. At 39, this single mother of four left a tumultuous relationship and found herself switching between friends' couches. A friend directed her to Women’s Empowerment, a Sacramento nonprofit dedicated to aiding women facing homelessness. Fra...