On September 17, newly appointed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that U.S. military personnel requiring a shaving exemption for over a year due to pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) will be discharged. This policy disregards decades of established guidelines aimed primarily at supporting Black and brown troops suffering from this painful …
Read More »The Outlandish Wellness Beliefs That Inspired Trump’s Autism Declaration
On Monday, President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that Tylenol use during pregnancy and folate deficiency might contribute to autism, despite widespread dissent among scientific and health organizations. This announcement aligns with Kennedy’s longstanding anti-vaccine stance and criticism of the pharmaceutical industry. …
Read More »They’ve Prevailing Legally, Yet ICE Continues to Detain and Attempt Their Deportation
Laura, a 41-year-old Nigerian mother, arrived in the U.S. on a tourist visa in 2020 to escape domestic violence and prevent her daughter from undergoing female genital mutilation. After her visa expired, she applied for asylum. Though initially told by a judge she would be released, with the Trump administration’s …
Read More »TikTok’s Algorithm Set to Be “Regulated by the U.S.”
After years of bipartisan concerns about TikTok’s national security risks, users may face a new threat: an algorithm controlled by the U.S. The recent agreement announced by the Trump administration aims to determine TikTok’s future, resolving months of uncertainty marked by temporary bans and shifting deadlines. White House press secretary …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Covers Costs for Autopsy of Black Student Discovered Hanging From a Tree
NFL star Colin Kaepernick is funding an independent autopsy for Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old Delta State University student whose body was found hanging from a tree. Although the state’s medical examiner ruled his death a suicide, the circumstances have raised suspicions, especially in the context of heightened racial tensions …
Read More »Where Is Black MAGA as Trump Erases Black History?
Last summer, Donald Trump claimed to be “the best president for the Black population” while campaigning for the White House. However, recent actions by his administration have called this assertion into question. A recent Washington Post report reveals that the Trump administration has decided to remove historical images and markers …
Read More »This Republican Effort to Derail Federal Land Initiatives Could Lead to Significant Disruption
In 1996, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) was enacted, granting Congress the authority to overturn federal regulations with a simple majority vote. Initially a minor legislative tool, it has recently been leveraged by Republican lawmakers to dismantle federal land management strategies. The CRA’s recent application follows the Trump administration’s agenda …
Read More »The Trump Administration’s Recent Authority Expansion: Your Voting Information
The Trump administration is intensifying its crackdown on liberal organizations, particularly following the assassination of MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk. The Justice Department (DOJ) has filed lawsuits against Maine and Oregon, demanding access to their unredacted voter registration lists, which contain sensitive personal information. This marks a significant escalation in President …
Read More »Senate Committee Requests Information on Polluters’ Attempts to Undermine Essential EPA Regulation
Following the Trump administration’s decision to revoke the 2009 endangerment finding, which classified carbon dioxide and several greenhouse gases as hazardous to public health, a Senate committee is investigating potential lobbying efforts by the fossil fuel industry that influenced this reversal. The committee sent letters to numerous corporations, including major …
Read More »Political Violence Affects Both the Left and the Right: Who is Responsible?
The recent killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk by Tyler Robinson has amplified discussions about political violence in the U.S., highlighting the nation’s growing polarization. In the aftermath of Kirk’s murder, some Republicans hastily pointed fingers at the Democratic Party, inciting calls for retribution, despite the unclear motives behind the …
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