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New York Attorney General Letitia James made her first public appearance following her federal indictment, asserting her resolve to oppose the Trump administration's "aggressive policies," according to the Daily Beast. At a rally supporting New York...
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The ongoing discord between Congressional Democrats and Republicans over crucial aspects of national health care policy remains a pivotal issue as the federal government shutdown, initiated on October 1, prolongs. During a virtual town hall, U.S. Rep...
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A new law in California is set to prolong the use of booster seats for shorter children, imposing fines for improper seat belt usage. Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom enacted a revised version of Assembly Bill 435, initially proposing to prevent smal...
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A peculiar phase in the climate justice movement is unfolding nationwide. Earlier this year, the Trump administration eliminated several vital climate and equity programs, prompting community organizations to scramble amidst the rollback of federal e...
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School boards have significant influence over educational content, financial allocation, and district leadership, yet a considerable number of board members do not reflect the diversity of Black America. According to a recent study by The Thomas Ford...
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Vernon Jones, a former Democratic state representative who shifted allegiance to support President Donald Trump, declared his candidacy for Georgia's secretary of state on Monday. Embracing the moniker “Black Donald Trump,” Jones previously campaigne...
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Upon accessing LinkedIn, users often encounter a deluge of posts emphasizing layoffs, an unstable job market, and individuals indicating their "openness to work." The landscape is poised to become even more competitive as 100,000 federal employees wh...
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Next week, Sacramento will host families, educators, mental health advocates, and professionals united by a mission to diminish the stigma surrounding mental illness. The 2025 NAMI California Annual Conference is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, Oc...
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Marc Maron concluded his podcast journey on Monday, inviting Barack Obama for the finale after an impressive 16 years and over 1,600 episodes. Obama first elevated “WTF With Marc Maron” when he visited Maron’s garage studio in Los Angeles while still...
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The Atlanta Falcons triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a score of 24-14 on Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, entertaining over 70,000 enthusiastic fans, many of whom hailed from the North. The previous encounter between these teams in Atlanta...
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A Chicago man asserts he was unjustly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a late-night operation in his neighborhood, despite his insistence on being a U.S. citizen and providing identification.In an interview with Don...
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For 25 years, the Common Ground Foundation has been instrumental in empowering young individuals across Chicagoland, transforming uncertainty into potential.Founded by celebrated artist Common and led by his mother, Dr. Mahalia Hines, the foundation...
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Can women develop prostate cancer? Although typically associated with men, studies indicate that women can, albeit very rarely, contract a form of this illness connected to the Skene’s glands—often referred to as the female prostate. These glands, si...
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On Monday, the last 20 living hostages held in Gaza were liberated, marking a moment of joy as families reunited amidst the ongoing discussions of Gaza’s future and the next stages of the US-mediated ceasefire. For the first time in over two years, H...
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Three decades ago, the verdict in the O.J. Simpson trial evoked mixed feelings across America—while half of the country breathed a sigh of relief, the other half reacted in shock. I was part of the defense team commonly referred to as the "Dream Team...