by Toter - 2 months ago
A Pew Research Center survey reveals that rising grocery prices hinder healthy eating for American adults. Ninety percent noted increasing costs for nutritious foods, with 69% struggling to maintain healthy diets. Lower-income households are most affected, yet middle-class adults also feel the impac...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Trump aims to instill a sense of despair, hoping to solidify his oppressive agenda unchallenged. Without intervention, his authoritarian vision risks becoming reality. Yet, consistent pushback, notably from those wielding influence, diminishes the chances of his plans succeeding. The tumultuous firs...
by Toter - 2 months ago
In the early hours of April 30, I joined fellow superintendents to advocate for House Bill 4, a transformative measure poised to restore confidence in Texas’ accountability framework. My decades in education reveal the pitfalls of high-stakes testing. CSHB 4 eliminates STAAR, shifting to a progress...
by Toter - 2 months ago
NEW YORK and MEMPHIS (May 7, 2025) — Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, and Gale Jones Carson, President and CEO of the Memphis Urban League, expressed their disbelief over the acquittal of three ex-officers involved in Tyre Nichols’ deadly beating. “The appalling footag...
by Toter - 2 months ago
After Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced significant reforms within the State Department, including the elimination of 132 bureaus and the dismantling of USAID, Congresswoman Maxine Waters responded with concern. She argued these changes undermine U.S. global leadership, particularly in Sub-Sa...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Historians may find it increasingly challenging to articulate the gradual undermining of civil rights that were once staunchly upheld. During President Trump’s second term, vital appointments within the Justice Department have sidelined committed public servants. The withdrawal from voting rights c...
by Toter - 2 months ago
A tragic confrontation has left the Manchester, Georgia community mourning the loss of 15-year-old Brandon Smith, a rising football talent fatally shot by teammate Quavion Jakwon Cooper. The incident, reportedly sparked by a dispute, ended in a senseless act of violence that stunned classmates, coac...
by Toter - 2 months ago
The Texas American Federation of Teachers (Texas AFT) called on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and K-16 Chairman Brandon Creighton to prioritize a hearing for House Bill 2, aimed at reforming school finance. Texas AFT President Zeph Capo warned that without swift legislative intervention, impending layoffs an...
by Toter - 2 months ago
“Teaching children might be the noblest path to divine connection, yet it carries an immense burden of responsibility,” reflected Gabriela Mistral, Chilean Nobel Laureate. This Teacher Appreciation Week highlights our educators amid challenges to the Department of Education. Millions of students rel...
by Toter - 2 months ago
In California, where I spent my childhood, dawns once resonated with the cheerful calls of finches and sparrows—sounds now fading into silence. A recent study reveals a staggering three-quarters of 500 North American bird species are declining, signaling an urgent human-made crisis.We're destroying...
by Toter - 2 months ago
For years, I’ve asserted, “Our struggles pave the path to victories,” yet I question when the trials for women will cease. Recent events have highlighted ongoing challenges, particularly for women of color. A tragic case in Georgia showcases the impossibility of healing amidst invasive laws, as a w...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Claressa Shields, recognized as a dominant presence in boxing, returns to Detroit's Little Caesars Arena on July 26 to defend her heavyweight titles against New Zealand's reigning light heavyweight champion, Lani Daniels. This milestone event will stream live on DAZN. As Shields embarks on her seven...
by Toter - 2 months ago
As the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s tragic death approaches, a Pew Research Center survey highlights a significant decline in support for Black Lives Matter, now at 52%. While 76% of Black adults and 84% of Democrats express support, only 45% of White adults and 22% of Republicans feel simila...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Maryland resident Robin Patrick is demanding $10 million in punitive damages and $75,000 in compensatory damages from Meghan Markle, asserting that a salt bath recipe from the Duchess led to severe burns and lasting pain. Although Patrick has not yet filed a lawsuit, she issued a legal threat on May...
by Toter - 2 months ago
New Yorkers for Reparations, a diverse grassroots coalition exceeding 100 members, is hosting “Making Equality Real For Black New Yorkers: A Mayoral Forum on Reparations, Healing, and Building Prosperity” on Thursday, May 15, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All mayoral candidates are invited to express...