Dayvon Love is director of public policy for the Baltimore-based think tank, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. This week, he speaks on the political warfare being waged by the current presidential administration.
Tag: Trump administration
Posted inPOLITICS
States sue to block 47th president’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution
Democratic officials from 19 states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order on elections, arguing it unlawfully infringes on states’ constitutional authority to regulate voting. The order mandates strict voter ID requirements and disqualifies mail-in ballots received after Election Day, measures critics say will disenfranchise voters and threaten federal funding for noncompliant states.
Posted inU.S. Government
Signal-gate followed Project 2025 protocol
Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice criticized high-ranking Trump officials for using the Signal app to discuss a military attack, calling it an attempt to evade federal record-keeping laws. She warned that this practice undermines national security, damages alliances, and signals a troubling shift in U.S. foreign policy.
Posted inNational News
Congressman Greg Meeks wants answers on the text message war plan
New York Congressman Greg Meeks is demanding a congressional hearing to investigate a reported national security breach in which Trump administration officials allegedly used the encrypted messaging app Signal to discuss military plans, inadvertently including journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in the chat. Meeks has sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, pressing for answers on whether classified or sensitive information was shared and what steps are being taken to prevent future breaches.
Posted inMaryland News
Governor Wes Moore outlines vision for Maryland’s economic growth, federal worker support and FBI relocation
Maryland Governor Wes Moore hosted a highly anticipated telephone town hall with over 5,000 of the state’s constituents on March 18. The town hall meeting, which focused on key topics such as economic growth, support for federal workers, the relocation of the FBI headquarters and veteran benefits, served as an important opportunity for Moore to update Marylanders on his administration’s progress and future plans.
Posted inCongressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Congressional Black Caucus outlines agenda, promotes nonviolent resistance to injurious White House policies
During a press conference at the Democratic Issues Conference in Leesburg, Virginia, the Congressional Black Caucus reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to championing the rights and well-being of Black Americans and other marginalized groups. Through addressing government funding, defending DEI initiatives, promoting economic empowerment, safeguarding voting rights, and pursuing criminal justice reform, the CBC continues to play a pivotal role in shaping policies that strive for a more just and equitable society.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. braces for impact as federal layoffs mount; Bowser outlines support
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser hosted a town hall to address the impact of mass layoffs of federal workers on the city, with an estimated $325 million less in revenue over the next four years.
Posted inU.S. Government
War heroes and military firsts are among 26,000 images flagged for removal in Pentagon’s DEI purge
The Defense Department has created a database of 26,000 images and posts marked for deletion as part of a purge of diversity, equity and inclusion content, with officials estimating that the total could be as high as 100,000.
Posted inUncategorized
Haitians face uncertainty as US ends temporary protections
The Trump administration has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, potentially leading to the deportation of thousands of people from a country facing humanitarian crisis.
Posted in#Education
Erasing Black history? These unions say not on their watch
Teacher unions in Florida and Georgia are fighting against censorship of Black history in schools, with the Florida Education Association and the Georgia Federation of Teachers advocating for students and standing up against efforts to suppress knowledge that empowers Black communities.
Posted inHealth
CDC layoffs strike deeply at its ability to respond to the current flu, norovirus and measles outbreaks and other public health emergencies
The Trump administration has brought drastic changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the removal of websites and key public health datasets, as well as a purge of the federal public health workforce, affecting its ability to respond to emerging health challenges.
Posted inCivil Rights
Ringing the alarm for civil rights data in schoolsÂ
The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is a critical tool for identifying and addressing disparities in educational access and equity in America’s schools, and advocates are fighting to protect it from being dismantled by the Trump administration.