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On October 3, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson enacted the Hart-Celler Immigration Reform Act, dismantling a 40-year race-based National Origins policy that favored White northern European immigrants. This historic legislation enabled immigrants f...
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At that time, Kyle Field didn’t rival its current grandeur. I sat way up in the second-to-last row—accompanied by the pigeons, as I often joke. From such a lofty spot, I witnessed the synchronized movement of the 12th Man, the Fightin’ Texas Aggie B...
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K12 — An exquisite aspect of parenthood is the tranquil delight experienced while reading bedtime stories to your child. Your nurturing tone can gently guide them into a restful state as you share enchanting tales and rhythmic nursery rhymes. I still...
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The recent capsizing of a ship allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela has troubling political and military implications. President Trump has taken the controversial measure of authorizing the U.S. military to implement shoot-to-kill orders against...
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Congressional members have returned to Washington, with numerous Democrats remaining passive in the face of injustice and many Republicans currying favor with their controversial leader. Amid this chaos, citizens are suffering; while Democrats expr...
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American democracy currently faces significant threats. As we near pivotal anniversaries in the civil rights movement, alarming initiatives in various states seek to dismantle enduring protections, with Louisiana's recent petition to undermine the V...
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It's challenging to find a starting point amidst the barrage of troubling developments. We have a president asserting that native workers are faring well—really? Many would argue otherwise. A recent economic report indicates that fewer than 75,000...
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As uncertainty looms over the housing market in 2025, affordability continues to be a significant hurdle for homebuyers, particularly first-time buyers. A survey by Bankrate reveals that these individuals frequently view the initial costs associated...
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The phenomenon of cognitive dissonance manifests when firmly held political beliefs collide with undeniable and impactful outcomes. This irony is vividly evident on the face of Washington D.C. Mayor, Muriel Bowser. Not long ago, she lamented the pros...
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Allegheny County officials announced that thousands of residents might lose federal food assistance starting this December due to updated requirements under President Donald Trump’s tax law. Those enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro...
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Before a U.S. strike targeted a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean, the justification was framed as an offensive against "narco-terrorists." Mary Ellen O’Connell, an expert in international law from the University of Notre Dame, contends this rat...
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The Oakland International Film Festival (OIFF) enthusiastically celebrates its 23rd edition from September 10-20, 2025, uniting filmmakers, artists, and audiences for 11 captivating days packed with premieres, documentaries, short films, panels, and...
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**SEPTEMBER 10**: John Roy Lynch, born into slavery near Vidalia, Louisiana, on this day in 1847, became one of the first African Americans to serve in Congress after the Civil War, representing Mississippi. He also held the temporary chairmanship o...
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris is sharing her transparency regarding President Joe Biden’s choice to pursue reelection. In a passage from her forthcoming memoir, “107 Days,” Harris characterizes Biden's decision-making process as “reckless.” She...
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A federal judge has intervened in President Donald Trump's effort to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, according to CNN. On September 9, Judge Jia Cobb, appointed by Biden, approved Cook’s plea for a preliminary injunction, enabling her to...