The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued new regulations that prevent unpaid medical debts from appearing on Americans’ credit reports, potentially wiping away $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of an estimated 15% of all U.S. households.
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Congresswoman Crockett Marks January 6 Attack as a Pivotal Moment in Preserving American Democracy
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has issued a statement marking the four-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, highlighting the revelations of the bipartisan House Select Committee and the ongoing threat posed by Trump and far-right groups.
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The End of the EPA’s Environmental Justice Era
Michael S. Regan’s resignation as Environmental Protection Agency administrator marks the end of a failed experiment in seeking environmental justice through regulation, as legal challenges and political opposition have hindered the agency’s ability to investigate environmental injustices.
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Five Education Moments That Impacted Black Students in 2024
In 2024, Black K-12 education faced significant moments that shaped the educational environment for Black students, including the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, laws restricting the teaching of AP African American Studies, persistent disparities in school discipline, racist text messages sent to Black students, and the nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education.
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With Trump on the Way, Look to States To Pick Up Medical Debt Fight
State legislatures are looking to protect Americans from medical debt by enacting new initiatives such as keeping medical bills off credit reports, strengthening oversight of medical credit cards, and expanding financial aid programs for patients.
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Ken Paxton Sues Dallas…Again
Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas, has criticized Dallas for its intention to enforce Proposition R, which would ban the citation and arrest of citizens carrying less than four ounces of marijuana, while the state has reclassified fentanyl overdoses as “poisonings” and the deaths as “murder” under HB6.
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The Billionaire Behind the Bid to Break Dallas City Government
By Steven Monaccelli/Texas Observer At the August 21, 2024, meeting of the Dallas City Council, Joseph Porter stood at the podium and admonished the council members for allegedly “spreading misinformation” […]
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Our Rights Are Under Attack: Vote AGAINST Propositions S, T, and U
by Diane Ragsdale, Former Deputy Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Dallas In my years of service to our community, both on the Dallas City Council and as a lifelong social […]
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How Kamala Harris Talks About Race Issues
Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, navigates the complexities of race and politics in the 2024 election, balancing the need to appeal to white voters while maintaining her support among Black and Brown voters.
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Dallas Weekly Joins News Media Alliance’s ‘Support Journalism Fly-In’ In Washington, D.C.
The Dallas Weekly joined advocates from across the nation in Washington D.C. to meet with lawmakers on Capital Hill and emphasize the critical role of quality journalism in a democratic society, advocating for fairness for local publications and the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act.
