Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Oval Office at the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kennedy, who faced criticism for his past comments on vaccine, was confirmed by the Senate 52 to 48.
Tag: President Joe Biden
Posted inHealth
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.
Posted inPolitics
Government Spending Bill Averts Shutdown, Ensuring Continuity in Essential Services
Congress passed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, extending federal funding until early March 2025, ensuring continuity in essential services, supporting the economy, and maintaining public trust in government operations.
Posted inNational
Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Finalize Equal Rights Amendment Before Transition
A coalition of House Democrats has urged President Biden to direct the archivist of the United States to certify the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th amendment to the Constitution, arguing that it would advance gender equality and defend constitutional rights.
Posted inHomepage
The Death Penalty Is a Racial Justice Issue
Although imperfect, history can be a powerful guide as we strive to improve, whether individually or collectively. Our nation’s history of lynching is one example of the many lessons that […]
Posted inCriminal Justice
Activists to Biden: Commute All Death Sentences
The facts speak for themselves: Black people make up just 13% of the U.S. population, yet they make up nearly 40% of all death row inmates in federal prison. During […]
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A Gambling Man’s Bet: How the Harris/Walz DNC Will Go Based on Day 1 Speakers Including Dallas’s Jasmine Crockett
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will feature a diverse range of speakers, including party officials, state and U.S. officials, labor union leaders, former Trump supporters, and former first ladies, all addressing key issues such as the economy, global competition, jobs, living standards, abortion, and women’s health rights.
Posted inWord In Black
Word In Black Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for President, a Historic First
Word In Black endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the next president of the United States, citing her impressive credentials, lived experience, and commitment to civil rights and investment in underserved communities.
Posted inOpinion
“Black Jobs” and the Age-Old Gimmick of Leveraging Minorities Against One Another
Former President Donald Trump’s recent rant about immigration and the Supreme Court case of Fisher v. University of Texas have highlighted the use of minority groups to undermine progress towards a more equitable society.
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Cardona to Black Students: Don’t Miss Out on FAFSA Like I Did
By Joseph Williams Having spent months fixing the botched overhaul of the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has a message for Black college-bound students: […]