Congresswoman Lauren Underwood has launched Lifting Up All Families (LUAF), a new organization focused on improving maternal health through equity-driven policy and community partnerships. LUAF addresses the social and systemic barriers many mothers face, especially Black women and veterans. Grounded in real stories and supported by legislation like the Protecting Moms Who Served Act, LUAF aims to ensure every mother receives the care and respect she deserves.
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From stigma to support: Rethinking how schools address youth mental health
By Wayne Campbell “Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but you are not the rain.” – Matt Haig The youth mental health crisis endures, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data released in August. In […]
Posted inBaltimore News
‘Trailblazer:’ Carol Moseley Braun reflects on legacy, loss and leadership during Enoch Pratt event
Former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun reflected on her historic career, personal struggles, and lasting legacy during a June 30 conversation at Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library, where she discussed her new memoir “Trailblazer.” Sharing lessons on resilience, faith, and public service, Moseley Braun offered an unfiltered look at the triumphs and pain behind her groundbreaking journey as the first Black woman in the U.S. Senate.
Posted inPOLITICS
Slotkin rips 47th president’s ‘reckless’ agenda in fiery rebuttal: ‘He’ll make you pay’
Sen. Elissa Slotkin criticized President Trump’s economic policies and erratic leadership, warning that his billionaire-friendly agenda could leave everyday Americans footing the bill and endanger national security.
Posted inNEWS
Violence prevention services eligible for Medicaid reimbursement nationwide
The White House Office on Gun Violence Prevention has called on states to access federal dollars provided by Medicaid for violence prevention services, with eight states currently offering reimbursement for community prevention violence strategies.
Posted inBUSINESS
A small business owner’s guide to starting a 401(k) plan
Small business owners can provide their employees with retirement benefits through a 401(k) plan, which can help attract and retain employees in today’s tight labor market, and there are various types of 401(k) plans to choose from, including traditional, Roth, profit-sharing, safe harbor, and automatic enrollment plans.
Posted inCommentary, Opinion, OPINION
Cash bail is unfair and violates due process
By Sonali Kolhatkar Should poor people await trial behind bars while the rich go free? In the latest election year culture war, some Republicans say “yes.” Many Americans haven’t heard of cash bail. But the idea is central to an election year battle over racism, policing and mass incarceration. When arrested on suspicion of committing […]
Posted inU.S. Government
A Supreme Court decision could come March 4 in a case about barring Trump from the 2024 ballot
By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Supreme Court decision could come as soon as March 4 in the case about whether former President Donald Trump can be kicked off the ballot over his efforts to undo his defeat in the 2020 election. Trump is challenging a groundbreaking decision by the Colorado […]