The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has taken over Fort Worth ISD, the second major urban district to fall under state control after Houston, raising concerns about equity and the growing misalignment between the elected State Board of Education and the appointed TEA.
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Voting Rights Act Under Fire: Supreme Court Case Threatens Democracy
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is under threat as the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could determine how far the law still protects against racial discrimination in voting.
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The $25 Million Mistake: Why Dallas Must Reject ICE’s 287(g) Deal — And the Politics Behind It
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has proposed a $25 million offer from ICE to enroll the Dallas Police Department in the 287(g) program, which would allow local police officers to enforce immigration laws, sparking backlash from Council Members and potentially undermining trust between the police and the community.
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Teachers Break From Tradition, Empower Students to Question Constitution
The Zinn Education Project’s Teach Truth on Constitution Day campaign encourages students to critically examine the Constitution, its origins, and its omissions, and to consider how rights have been won through struggle, empowering them to become active participants in democracy.
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The Fight Against Jim Crow 2.0: Protecting Black History and Education
The Trump administration is attempting to erase Black history and replace it with a sanitized version, leading to a two-tier education system and the degradation of artifacts of Black culture, in a move reminiscent of the Jim Crow era.
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The Weaponization of Free Speech: A Dangerous Return to the Past
The political right is using the First Amendment as a weapon to advance racist and hateful ideology, while those who question it are being fired from their jobs, and high-profile names like Jimmy Kimmel are being suspended from their shows.
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Tough it Out? Been There, Done ThatÂ
Black women have been told to “suck it up” for centuries, but this is not a solution to the pain and suffering they have endured, and they demand to be heard, respected, and cared for with evidence-based guidance rooted in science.
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Environmental Justice and Reparations: A Call for Comprehensive Solutions
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s recent executive order has established a unified approach to environmental justice, creating an Interagency Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Council to coordinate government efforts and maximize funding opportunities, while also acknowledging the disproportionate impact of climate change on frontline communities.
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Controversial Conservative Charlie Kirk Shot Dead, Sparking Outrage and Debate
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated while speaking at a university, and his death should remind us that violence is always wrong and that we must learn to disagree without dehumanizing each other.
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Yes, We Need Jobs. We Need Black Wealth, Too
The Black unemployment rate in August 2025 surged to 7.5%, double the rate for white workers, and asset-building programs like the Family Self-Sufficiency program are essential to help families weather unemployment, avoid eviction, and create security that income alone cannot guarantee.
