The recently signed executive order mandates the immediate removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements from all federal contracts, prioritizing a strict merit-based standard for government procurement. This policy shift is expected to significantly alter the economic landscape for Black and Brown business owners who have historically utilized these programs to gain access to the federal marketplace.
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No. 47’s administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
By Geoff Mulvihill and Kimberlee KruesiThe Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Nov. 3 that it will partially fund SNAP for November, after two judges issued rulings requiring the government to keep the nation’s largest food aid program running. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
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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.