Vice President Kamala Harris is a highly accomplished politician who has advocated for healthcare reform, the DREAM Act, strict gun control laws, and tax reform, and is now the Democratic 2024 presidential candidate, facing scrutiny due to her identity as the first female, Black vice president.
Category: OPINION
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Opinion: What the killing of Sonya Massey says about policing and the state of Black people in America
The killing of Sonya Massey by a police officer in her home highlights the societal dehumanization and normalization of violence against Black people, and the need for community control of law enforcement to punish officers who harm people in the community.
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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.
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Black Vote Black Power: Kamala Harris for President
President Joe Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee for re-election, shifting the momentum away from the Republican Party and towards the Democrats, who must now unite behind Harris to defeat Donald Trump.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
An open letter to the Honorable Michael S. Regan
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has written a letter in support of a petition to establish a nationwide national pollutant discharge elimination system for uncovered rail cars transporting coal, in order to protect the environment and public health from the harmful effects of coal dust pollution.
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Stop the lynching of President Joe Biden
Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. has called for a record voter turnout in the upcoming 2024 election to protect democracy and freedom, and has criticized those who are calling for President Joe Biden to step down.
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Commentary: An accomplished president must be wise enough to move on for the good of the country
President Biden’s debate performance has raised concerns about his cognitive decline, and he is being advised to continue his campaign, but critics argue that he should voluntarily step aside and allow a younger, more promising candidate to emerge and lead the Democratic Party to victory in November.
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Opinion: Right-wing Democrats and their support for Israel
Dayvon Love, director of public policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, argues that the state of Israel’s response to the Hamas attack in Gaza is a genocide and that political figures and institutions that support Israel’s current policy in Palestine tend to be proponents of a right-wing political agenda.
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Commentary: Should Biden step down?
Saniyah Larkins, a high school student in Maryland, believes President Joe Biden should step down from the election and his presidency due to his age and lack of focus on the country’s issues, while also criticizing former President Donald Trump for his lack of care for the people and his conviction as a felon.
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Commentary: New study shows 1.8 billion adults are ‘physically inactive’
A recent study by the World Health Organization found that nearly one third of the world’s adult population is physically inactive, with the proportion of adults not meeting recommended levels of physical activity projected to rise to 35 percent by 2030.
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Angela Alsobrooks and the history of Black women’s representation
Angela Alsobrooks, a Black woman, has been nominated for Maryland’s open U.S. Senate seat, highlighting the ongoing progress and challenges for Black women in politics.
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Raising successful kids: Picking the right school starts earlier than parents think
Parents should choose an early childhood education program that meets the unique needs of their child, rather than basing their decision on faded memories of youth, to ensure their child’s success.