D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the “Office to Anything” program to incentivize the revitalization of empty office spaces in the District of Columbia, offering a 15-year temporary property tax freeze for commercial, hotel, entertainment, retail and other non-residential uses.
Tag: Joe Biden
Posted inU.S. Government
Oval Office’s executive order could push up prescription drug prices
President Donald Trump rescinded a Biden administration order that aimed to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare and Medicaid enrollees, while also reversing efforts to make it easier to enroll in Medicaid or get insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inU.S. Government
President Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act, one of the last bills of his presidency
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, reversing the Windfall Elimination Provision Act of 1983 and the Government Pension Offset of 1977, ensuring that current and retired public service workers receive their full Social Security benefits.
Posted inPOLITICS
A look at the recent executive orders signed and what they mean
President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of executive orders, reorienting the U.S. government towards a more conservative agenda, covering issues such as immigration, trade, foreign aid, and civil rights.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Why Biden’s refusal to pardon Marilyn Mosby is a disservice to justice
Former President Joe Biden did not pardon Marilyn Mosby, the former State’s Attorney of Baltimore, despite her legal battles and public support, while he pardoned his son Hunter Biden, highlighting a systemic disregard for Black women in positions of power.
Posted inWord In Black
Not all insurrections are equal
The debate over what to call the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol continues, with some calling it an insurrection and others a legitimate political discourse, while acknowledging the history of Black rebellions and insurrections in the U.S.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: From Plains to Scranton: A Reflection on Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden
Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden, two outsider presidents, are compared for their empathy, moral compass, and commitment to civil rights, despite their struggles with economic struggles and political machinery.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Driver rams New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 10. FBI investigating as ‘act of terrorism’
A driver killed 10 people and injured over 30 when he rammed his pickup truck into a crowd on New Year’s Day in New Orleans, before being shot to death by police.
Posted inMaryland News
Full federal funding for Key Bridge rebuild included in short-term bill proposed by legislators
President Joe Biden has pledged to ensure the federal government takes on 100% of the costs related to rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and legislators have secured a place for the funding in a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown.
Posted inCommentary
There’s still time to get on the right side of history
Progressive change in America is a long-term process that requires patience and dedication, as demonstrated by the conservative movement’s successful campaign to overturn Roe v. Wade, which took decades of effort and strategic planning.
Posted inPOLITICS
Lives in limbo: Immigrants grapple with uncertain future post 2024 election
Black immigrants in the U.S. are concerned about the incoming President’s anti-immigration rhetoric, as they fear deportation, loss of TPS status, and a lack of language access in the Democratic Party’s campaign efforts.
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: Another ‘Whitelash’ election
Democrats lost the White House, as well as both Houses of Congress, due to Donald Trump’s ability to exploit fears among White conservatives and turn people against each other instead of the real enemies.