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(Photo: Getty Images) In his inaugural post-presidency address, former President Joe Biden vehemently criticized Trump's approach to Social Security during the ACRD conference in Chicago on April 15. He expressed unprecedented public anxiety over pot...
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The Dirty Dozen Hunting and Fishing Club, Indianapolis' sole Black-led conservation organization, faces distress after its bus was vandalized and shot on April 13. The incident underscores the urgent need for youth engagement in underserved neighborh...
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(By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper) As the President continues to issue Executive Orders that overstep his constitutional and statutory boundaries, it is imperative for the Democratic Minority in the House to...
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Charlottesville has unveiled a powerful new historical marker at Court Square Park, recognizing its role as a site where both adults and children were sold into slavery from 1762 to 1865. These transactions often occurred during monthly “Court Days,”...
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Donald Trump, who previously claimed his supporters would never need to cast votes again, is advancing this notion with the proposed SAVE Act, or “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.” This legislation narrowly passed the House, 220-208, requiri...
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In Martindale-Brightwood, the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly pronounced, with escalating temperatures and severe storms altering daily existence. The Environmental Resilience Institute forecasts a notable temperature increase by...
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Elon Musk recently highlighted Bernie Sanders' glaring hypocrisy in a sharply edited video posted on X. Musk examined Sanders' persistent denunciations of the oligarchy. In a bold rebuttal, Sanders insisted he continues to address life under oligarch...
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Former President Barack Obama praised Harvard University for standing firm against the Trump administration's "unlawful demands" during a funding freeze. On April 14, Harvard refrained from complying with requests regarding antisemitism, resulting in...
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In Indianapolis, a dynamic partnership is making a significant impact. Community Health Network and Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana address food scarcity and social isolation by delivering approximately 3,000 meals each month to seniors and indivi...
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Carlos T. Carter, the President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Urban League, sheds light on the Courier’s health feature regarding the PHRESH Study in the Hill District and Homewood. He emphasizes the critical need for accessible health information in und...
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The PHRESH initiative, launched in 2010 by the University of Pittsburgh and RAND, investigates the impact of a new grocery store on residents' health and shopping behaviors in the Hill District and Homewood. Led by Dr. Tamara Dubowitz, the study high...
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Almost 40% of food produced in the U.S. goes to waste, yet 1 in 5 residents in Pittsburgh encounters hurdles in accessing it. This disparity is prevalent in marginalized communities, where individuals struggle to find affordable fresh produce. Discar...
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Education bottlenecks, workforce burnout, and an aging demographic are burdening Pennsylvania's healthcare system. Projections suggest a staggering 20,000 nurse shortage by 2026, exacerbated by high vacancy rates in hospitals, especially in rural are...
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A closed entrance to the Social Security Administration headquarters sits empty in Woodlawn, Md., on March 20, 2025. Wesley Lapointe/The Washington Post via Getty Images By Dennis W. Jansen, Texas A&M University Social Security, a cornerstone of fe...
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Mayors have struggled to secure funding from tax-exempt entities, and candidates for the upcoming election assert it’s crucial to address dwindling city funds. Mayor Ed Gainey previously vowed to ensure UPMC contributes fairly, but with little progre...