The Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that would have reinstated 16,000 federal workers fired under the Trump administration—many of whom are Black and based in Maryland, where the federal workforce is a major economic engine. Critics say the mass firings, which bypassed legal protections for probationary employees, disproportionately harm minority communities and threaten the integrity of federal agencies. Lawmakers and advocacy groups have vowed to continue challenging what they call politically motivated and discriminatory terminations.
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Posted inU.S. Government
Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance?
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., set a historic record with a marathon speech in the Senate, lasting over 25 hours, to protest President Trump’s actions and rally support against his agenda. Booker’s speech, breaking Strom Thurmond’s 68-year-old record, aims to energize the anti-Trump resistance while emphasizing the urgent need to protect American democracy.
Posted inNational News
How Jesse Jackson embodied Southern politics − and changed American elections
By Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Christopher A. Cooper, Western Carolina University Holding hands with other prominent Black leaders, the Rev. Jesse Jackson crossed the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Alabama, on March 9, 2025, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” Like several survivors of that violent day in 1965, when police […]
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‘Bloody Sunday’ 60th anniversary marked in Selma with remembrances and concerns about the future
The 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday was marked in Selma, Alabama, with calls to recommit to the fight for equality and a reminder of the importance of federal agencies in making America a democracy for all.
Posted inNational News
Members of Congress remember life and legacy of Rep. Sylvester Turner
Rep. Sylvester Turner, a lifelong public servant and former mayor of Houston, has died at the age of 70, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and advocacy that transformed the city he loved.
Posted inU.S. Government
House Republican budget targets vital services, hits marginalized communities hardest
A budget proposal by House Republicans includes significant cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and student loan programs, aiming to fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks over the next decade.
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Lawmakers push for legislation to strengthen union rights in marginalized communities
A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers has introduced the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, a legislation that aims to strengthen protections for workers seeking to unionize and collectively bargain for wages, benefits, and workplace conditions.
Posted inCivil Rights
Racism and the presidency: An American tradition some say has continued with the assault on diversity and inclusion
Trump has used racist policies to maintain White supremacy, with his latest display of bigotry coming after the Jan. 29 plane crash at Reagan National Airport, where he blamed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for the tragedy.
Posted inU.S. Government
How halting police reform agreements threatens Black community
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has criticized the Trump administration for halting agreements that required police reforms in departments highlighted by the Justice Department for patterns of misconduct, a move that could significantly impact Black communities disproportionately affected by systemic issues in law enforcement.
Posted inTechnology
Lawmakers work to prevent artificial intelligence from harming marginalized communities
The bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence has released a report outlining key findings and recommendations for advancing America’s leadership in AI innovation responsibly, with a focus on protecting civil liberties and addressing potential harms to marginalized groups.
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Congress members move full steam ahead to pass meaningful measures before session ends
Congressional Black Caucus members are working to pass legislation that will benefit their constituents, including appropriations bills to avoid a government shutdown, a resolution to combat violence and threats against Haitians in Ohio, and measures to reform the U.S. Supreme Court.
Posted in2024 Elections
President Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses VP Harris
President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination, citing his commitment to fulfilling his duties as President for the remainder of his term.
