Yesterday, the Palestinian Youth Movement led a protest as a show of solidarity with Palestinians currently undergoing a genocide in Gaza as 6,000 bombs have been dropped over six days. […]
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The Child Tax Credit Cut Poverty. Then Congress Ended It
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Black children had a lot to gain from the expanded Child Tax Credit. In just six months, the credit lifted 2.1 […]
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Ban on COVID vaccine mandates by private businesses, including health care facilities, passes Texas Senate
By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Oct. 13, 2023 “Ban on COVID vaccine mandates by private businesses, including health care facilities, passes Texas Senate” was first published by The […]
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Social Security Benefits to Increase Despite Republican Calls for Reform
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In the face of increasing pressure from elected Republican officials to reform safety net programs, the Social Security Administration has announced a […]
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Disability advocates argue against school vouchers in Texas Senate hearing
By Maia Pandey, The Texas Tribune Oct. 10, 2023 “Disability advocates argue against school vouchers in Texas Senate hearing” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media […]
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Amid anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, a North Texas college town hosts its third annual trans pride event
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Oct. 6, 2023 “Amid anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, a North Texas college town hosts its third annual trans pride event” was first published by The Texas […]
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Biden administration presses forward with border wall plans in Texas, angering allies
By Sergio Mendoza Reyes, Erin Douglas and Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune Oct. 5, 2023 “Biden administration presses forward with border wall plans in Texas, angering allies” was first published […]
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McCarthy’s Downfall: Rogue Republicans Remove House Speaker in Unprecedented Vote
Before the vote, McCarthy, who faced a protracted 15-round battle in January to secure the speakership, made it clear that he would not seek assistance from Democrats. Such a move could have potentially saved his position. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) expressed the concerns of many in his caucus, citing significant trust issues with the Republican leadership, including McCarthy.
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Gov. Greg Abbott says special lawmaking session will begin on Oct. 9, likely on school vouchers
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a special lawmaking session to focus on public education, including school vouchers and public school funding, which will begin on Oct. 9 at 1 p.m.
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Judge Rules Trump Committed Fraud in Real Estate Empire’s Rise
Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that former President Donald Trump and his companies engaged in fraudulent activities for years during the ascent of his real estate empire, finding that Trump and his company inflated the value of assets and exaggerated his net worth on official documents to secure financing and execute lucrative deals.