HB1081/SB709, a bill aimed at penalizing masked protesters, has been criticized for its symbolic value of appearing to do justice while supporting the existing White power structure.
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Walz takes on Vance for vice presidency in live debate
Vice presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance engaged in a policy-heavy debate on Oct 1, focusing their criticism on the top of the ticket and outlining the policy and character differences between their running mates.
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Mexico celebrates election of first woman president
Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as Mexico’s first woman president, breaking through the glass ceiling and marking a significant moment for gender equality and female empowerment in the country.
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GOP lawmaker blasts the ICC for seeking arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has criticized the International Criminal Court’s efforts to obtain an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke has stated that the ICC’s responsibility is to ensure the dignity of humanity and stop the killing.
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The problem of higher education: Why President Biden should speak at Morehouse CollegeÂ
College campuses are protesting against Israel’s military efforts in Gaza, calling for universities to separate from companies supporting the war, and Morehouse College is hosting President Biden’s commencement speech to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth.
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Israel hails success in blocking Iran’s unprecedented attack. G7 democracies condemn attack
Israel’s air defenses thwarted 99 percent of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched by Iran, prompting a meeting of the Group of Seven advanced democracies to condemn the attack and warn of further destabilizing initiatives.
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Raskin speech at University of Maryland disrupted by protesters
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin’s planned lecture on democracy at the University of Maryland was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters, leading to a lively discussion on the Israel-Hamas conflict and the need for a new peace movement.
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The time is now for an immediate cease-fire
Why peace In The Middle East could avert a regional crisis By Michael A. Grant, J.D. During the late 1970’s, I went to work for the Carter Administration in the press office of Health and Human Services Secretary Joseph Califano. While our agency was focused primarily on domestic issues, one of President Carter’s all-consuming objectives […]
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NNPA Condemns Attacks on Israel
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Today, in a display of unity, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, issued a resolute statement of support for Israel amidst the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East. In a joint statement released on Saturday, October 7, NNPA […]