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Category: Editorials
Posted inOpinion
The Big Lie of the Big Beautiful Bill: A Death Sentence Disguised in Patriotism
The “Big Beautiful Bill” is a dangerous and morally reprehensible piece of legislation that targets the most vulnerable members of society, including the poor, seniors, students, and communities of color, and should be rejected by the American people.
Posted inOpinion
This July 4, the Ultimate Act of Patriotism Is Calling for Reparations
A new report by the New Jersey Reparations Council proposes a transformative framework for reparative justice in New Jersey, which could serve as a model for other states, to address the centuries-long impact of slavery and racist policies and practices.
Posted inOpinion
The Worst Bill Ever, and Republicans Want You to “Get Over It”
The recently passed legislation is a stunningly massive transfer of wealth to billionaires, cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, defunds programs for veterans, and reduces SNAP, yet Republicans like Mitch McConnell claim that We The People will “get over it”.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Diddy Acquitted on Sex Trafficking and RICO Charges—Convicted on Two Counts Under the Mann Act
Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of the most serious charges against him, but found guilty of violating the federal Mann Act, leaving him facing a potential 10-year sentence.
Posted inHealth
GOP Bill Is a Win for Some—But a Crisis for Black People
Senate Republicans passed Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” which would cut Medicaid and food assistance by $1 trillion, endangering the health and well-being of Black Americans.
Posted inEducation
Can College-Prep Programs Survive Trump’s War on DEI?
The Trump administration has warned colleges that they will lose funding for admissions programs that “favor one race over another”, putting programs like the VIP Scholars Program at UCLA and the University of Southern California’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative at risk of losing federal funding.
Posted inThis Week
Trump’s 2024 Victory Under Scrutiny as Legal Complaints Target Elon Musk’s Election Tactics
A Wisconsin nonprofit has filed a complaint against Elon Musk and his political allies, alleging that they violated state election law by bribing voters to vote for Trump in the 2024 election.
Posted inThis Week
Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Happy Hump Day DW fam and welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025! In today’s newsletter, the White House is still a mess, our […]
Posted inPolitics
The Feckless Failures in DC are Afraid. Good. They Should Be.
The Trump administration has failed to deliver on its promises and has instead been marked by racist policies, failed initiatives, and unqualified appointees, while their opponents are gaining ground in the upcoming election season.