Protests have been growing across the nation against the Trump administration’s job cuts, with DOGE targeting a 50% reduction in HUD staff, potentially creating a work slowdown and backlog for services.
Category: Texas
Posted inFinance
Banks Cash in as Republicans Move to Kill Consumer Protections
Congressional Republicans have introduced a CRA resolution to repeal the CFPB rule that caps overdraft charges at $5, a move that would benefit the banking industry but not consumers.
Posted inEducation
Senate Bill 2: A Threat to Public Education
The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2, a school voucher bill that would divert over $10 billion from public funds to private schools, despite the state ranking 41st in education and public schools facing budget shortfalls.
Posted inEducation
Ringing the Alarm for Civil Rights Data in Schools
The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is a critical tool for tracking disparities in educational access, and advocates are fighting to preserve it amid threats from the Trump administration to remove it from federal agencies.
Posted inPolitics
Standing Against Executive Order GA-54
Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-54, which directs state agencies to assist federal immigration enforcement, has raised concerns about its potential impact on state resources and the well-being of Texans, prompting a letter from the Texas House Democratic Caucus.
Posted inNational
Understand Your Rights During Police Encounters
Parents of Black children in the U.S. prepare them for police interactions, due to historical distrust and racial bias in policing, which can lead to deadly consequences.
Posted inBlackPressUSA.com
U.S. Hits New Low in Global Corruption Index as Trump Halts Anti-Bribery Law
The United States has fallen to its lowest ranking ever on the Corruption Perceptions Index, Transparency International reported, as President Trump signed an executive order halting the enforcement of a key anti-bribery law, which has historically been a cornerstone of America’s anti-corruption framework.
Posted inHomepage
Black DACA Recipients Face Uncertainty: What’s Next?
Black undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are facing uncertainty as the DACA program is under legal attack, with the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling it unlawful and blocking new applicants.
Posted inHomepage
The Fight for Free School Meals: What’s at Stake for Black Students
The Free Breakfast for School Children Program, started by the Black Panther Party in 1969, has influenced the School Breakfast Program and the Community Eligibility Provision, making it easier for low-income students to access free school meals, but critics argue that scaling back these programs would further heighten racial and economic disparities.
Posted inEducation
Teaching Truth is Under Attack – Experts Say Be Cautious
With the removal of all diversity, equity, and inclusion programs by President Donald Trump, educators must be cautious when teaching Black history, as states like Florida, Texas, and Utah have made it clear they will not be protecting or pushing any efforts to teach Black history.
