A new poll shows that Black Americans and other marginalized communities are experiencing a sense of dread and pessimism about the nation’s future, as Trump’s executive orders are widely viewed as harmful to these groups.
Category: This Week
Posted inElection 2024
Trump Executive Order Could Push Up Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump rescinded a Biden administration order on prescription drugs, which could hike drug prices for millions of Medicare and Medicaid enrollees, while also reversing Biden’s efforts to make it easier to enroll in Medicaid or get insurance coverage under the ACA.
Posted inHomepage
Don’t Be Fooled: Trump’s J6 Pardons Are All About Race
Donald Trump has granted clemency to every criminal involved in the January 6 insurrection, including those who attacked police officers, highlighting a pattern of pardoning white people who commit violent crimes against the government and the police.
Posted inBusiness
RedNote, Duolingo: Prepare for Friendship?
TikTok is now banned, over 700 million users have switched to RedNote, leading to a surge in Duolingo users learning Mandarin and a growing demand for alternative apps with similar features.
Posted inPolitics
Rep. Crockett, Sen. Cornyn Introduce Bill to Rename Dallas VA After Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Senator John Cornyn have introduced legislation to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dallas after the late Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, in recognition of her 30 years of service to the people of North Texas.
Posted inWord In Black
Digital Detox: The Benefits You Didn’t Know You Needed
Experts recommend taking intentional breaks from screens to improve mental, physical and emotional well-being, as the average American spends more than 11 hours daily on screens, with nearly three hours on social media.
Posted inThis Week
Los Angeles Burned, Now They’re Coming for Karen BassÂ
Conservatives are criticizing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for an environmental disaster that is out of her control, despite the fact that fires don’t care about politics or wealth, and the real issue is the lack of urban planning, budget realities, climate change, and our addiction to fossil fuels.
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose:Â Embracing Silence
Silence can be a powerful tool for healing and wisdom, and it is important to embrace it in order to reconnect with God and others.
Posted inEducation
Graduation Rates are All Over – and So Are Our StudentsÂ
Graduation rates have fluctuated significantly in the years during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, with states and districts experiencing noteworthy differences based on their access to resources and ability to get struggling students across the finish line.
Posted inPolitics
President Carter Was a Great Humanitarian
Former President Jimmy Carter was a distinguished humanitarian, a courageous leader, and a man of integrity who fought for global health, world peace, and democracy, and was the first U.S. president to meet and build lasting relationships with leaders of Muslim grassroots organizations.
