President Biden has announced new efforts to reduce housing costs for Americans, including imposing rent caps on corporate landlords and building more affordable housing, in order to address the growing issue of high rents and housing costs.
Category: Politics
Posted inNational News
Project FREEDOM unveiled to combat controversial project
Project FREEDOM, a new strategy to engage Black voters in four key battleground areas, aims to provide a policy agenda for Democrats ahead of the November election, focusing on four pillars of freedom to live, learn, vote, and thrive.
Posted inNational News
Gen Z feels the ‘Kamalove’: Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters
Gen Z voters have embraced Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee, with youth-led organizations praising her commitment to issues important to young people and expressing excitement about the opportunity to organize around her.
Posted inMaryland Government
Gov. Moore signs executive order making state resources more accessible
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a plain language executive order to make state services and programs more accessible, recognizing 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the benefits of plain language.
Posted inBaltimore News
Sen. McCray provides apprenticeship opportunities for Baltimore youth
State Sen. Cory V. McCray hosted a two-day apprenticeship program for YouthWorks participants to learn about the electrical industry and the basics of conduit bending, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and efficient resource use.
Posted inNational News
CBC members protest Israeli prime minister’s address to Congress
Congressional Black Caucus members, including Ayanna Pressley and Jamaal Bowman, opted not to attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint session address to Congress, citing concerns about his role in the Israel-Hamas conflict and his use of the platform to fearmonger and gain support for his bombing campaign.
Posted in2024 Elections
House Speaker cracks down on Republicans’ bigoted attacks against VP Harris
House Republican leaders have asked their caucus to stop making racist and misogynistic attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been nominated by President Biden to replace him in the 2024 presidential race.
Posted inPolitics
The chickens are ‘coming home to roost’Â
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump on July 13 was not surprising given the violent history of America and the inflammatory rhetoric of Trump, who has incited violence and sedition in the past.
Posted inWord In Black
Kamala Harris for President
Word In Black endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the next president of the United States, citing her transformational leadership, commitment to civil rights, and advocacy for underserved communities.
Posted inPolitics
Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president
Vice President Kamala Harris has received the endorsements of Barack and Michelle Obama for her 2024 Democratic presidential bid, following President Joe Biden’s endorsement earlier this month.
Posted inU.S. Government
Project 2025: The 900-page guide to snuffing out American democracy
Project 2025, a far-right plan to end the American democracy and turn America into an autocracy, has been endorsed by over a hundred far-right organizations and is opposed by the majority of Americans due to its potential harm to healthcare, education, and climate change.
Posted inOPINION
Championing justice: Reflections on serving Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was a tireless advocate for justice and equality, leading to the legislation that made Juneteenth a federal holiday and championing reforms of the nation’s healthcare system.