In a historic display of legislative dissent, a coalition of more than 80 lawmakers bypassed the official presidential address to convene an “alternative union” on the National Mall, framing their absence as a rejection of executive rhetoric. The atmosphere inside the Capitol remained volatile, punctuated by the forced removal of a congressman protesting racial imagery and verbal clashes over the domestic consequences of immigration enforcement.
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Posted inCivil Rights
A look at the state of civil rights in America
More than 50 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, the fight for civil rights continues, as advocates and lawmakers work to address persistent inequities and new challenges, including discrimination in emerging AI technologies.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Smith gives impassioned farewell speech, challenges ‘haters’ as interim MPD chief steps upÂ
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFRO D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Bowser announced Dec. 17 the appointment of Jeffery Carroll as interim police chief in the District. According to a news release from Bowser’s office, Carroll currently serves as Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) executive assistant chief of specialized operations, a position to which he was appointed by […]
Posted inPolitics
Democrats intensify push for full release of Epstein files
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking ring joined Democratic lawmakers in urging the Justice Department to make public all remaining case records, saying full disclosure is essential for justice. Their push has ignited fierce debate on Capitol Hill, where Republicans warn against broad releases while bipartisan efforts seek to compel transparency.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland governor announces hiring freeze to mitigate budget cutsÂ
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a statewide hiring freeze starting July 1 to address a $121 million budget cut imposed by the General Assembly, drawing criticism from citizens and Republican lawmakers. The move, seen as conflicting with Moore’s recent efforts to support unemployed federal workers, includes additional cost-saving measures like voluntary separations and eliminating vacant positions.
Posted inPOLITICS
Dozens of Education Department workers put on leave after anti-DEI executive order
Dozens of employees at the U.S. Education Department have been put on paid administrative leave in response to President Trump’s order banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the federal government.
Posted inNational News
Plane crash victims mourned as civil rights leaders, legislators take on president’s DEI comments
Rev. Al Sharpton, head of the National Action Network, criticized President Trump for his comments on diversity after the deadly midair crash over the Potomac, while former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg defended the FAA’s diversity push.