Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have re-entered the public fray, joining other Democratic voices in confronting Republican President Donald Trump’s changes, with Obama offering one of his sharpest public critiques yet of Trump’s second administration.
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15 Years On: How The ACA Shaped Reproductive Care Access
The Affordable Care Act, signed into law 15 years ago, has improved access to health insurance, lowered premiums, and covered a range of out-of-pocket costs, including reproductive health care, but its impact has been limited by institutional racism and the Hyde Amendment.
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60 Years After Malcom X’s Assassination, It’s Time to Wake Up
60 years after Malcolm X’s assassination, civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump is calling for the declassification of government files to uncover possible involvement of the FBI in the killing.
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The Alternate Reality of Trump’s Black History Month Celebration
Trump’s Black History Month celebration at the White House was criticized for its lack of substance and accuracy, with many in the audience seemingly unaware of the president’s racist policies and actions.
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Robert Kennedy and Healthcare. Is there Trust?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaxxer, was confirmed as the new secretary of health and human services by the Senate in a vote split along party lines, while concerns arise over his stance on vaccinations and the shortage of healthcare professionals.
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On Trayvon Martin’s 30th Birthday, Black Lives Still Matter
Trayvon Martin’s life is honored on his 30th birthday, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice and equality in America, as Black lives are still mattering despite the whitelash and attacks on DEI.
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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.
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5 Big Lies About Why Donald Trump Won
The lying and misinformation about why Americans didn’t vote for Kamala Harris needs to stop.
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It’s Time to Get on the Right Side of HistoryÂ
Kamala Harris alone can’t transform America into a progressive paradise, but Donald Trump could set us back for decades.
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Turn Down for What: The Obamas Unplugged In Chicago
Barack and Michelle Obama didn’t ditch their “we go high,” pledge but didn’t hold back in their truth-telling about Trump either.
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