The largest US health insurers have agreed to streamline their preapproval process, making fewer medical procedures subject to prior authorization and speeding up the review process, but the new commitments may not protect the sickest patients who need the most expensive treatment.
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Posted inNational
Faith Organizations Rally Behind Migrants Amid Nationwide ICE Crackdowns
Faith leaders are standing in solidarity with immigrants and advocating for a nationwide sanctuary movement to protect them from ICE raids and the federalization of the California National Guard to quell protests.
Posted inCulture
We Must Preserve the National Museum of African American History and Culture — as it Was Envisioned
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s executive order, which seeks to erase the history and contributions of people of color, and it is up to ordinary people to preserve and project the edits on the walls of government buildings.
Posted inOpinion
Pell Grants at Peril: 7 Million Recipients Face $9 Billion Program Cut
The federal education budget for FY 2026 proposes a $9 billion cut to Pell Grants, which would reduce the maximum award from $7,395 to $5,710 and limit eligibility to students completing 30 academic credit hours.
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
Colossal Polluter: NAACP Moves to Sue Musk in Memphis
The NAACP and Southern Environmental Law Center are filing a complaint with the EPA against Elon Musk’s Colossus electric power plant in South Memphis, alleging that it is violating the Clean Air Act and contributing to the already poor air quality in the predominantly Black neighborhood.
Posted inWord In Black
What Do ICE Raids Teach Kids?
ICE raids have created a climate of fear for immigrant students, causing them to skip school and leading to anxiety, depression, and school disengagement, while advocates are pushing for legislation to restrict federal agents’ access to schools and student data.
Posted inOpinion
Jasmine Crockett and the Changing Dynamics of the Oversight Committee
DC Democrats chose Rep. Robert Garcia as the new Ranking Member on the Oversight Committee, while Rep. Jasmine Crockett was criticized for her “aggressive style” and ultimately lost the bid.
Posted inWord In Black
PPFA Patient: Women’s Healthcare Hangs in the Balance
Kas Howar, a nonbinary person and Planned Parenthood patient, is speaking out against the proposed funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which would deprive low-income people of essential healthcare and resources.
Posted inNational
Trump’s Decision-Making and Iran: A Path of Controversy and Instability
Trump’s administration has been criticized for its failure to address key issues, including immigration, the economy, party infighting, and his cabinet’s incompetence, with recent actions in Iran only serving to further destabilize the Middle East and fuel the chaos within the USA.
Posted inWord In Black
Why Do Schools Keep Failing Black Kids?
Black students are struggling with math and reading proficiency, and are falling behind in preschool and high school, with systemic racial issues and poverty outside of the classroom contributing to the disparities.