Politics

December 1, 2022

On Wednesday, Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected New York Congressman Hakeem Jefferies as their new leader, following Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she is stepping down ... Read Article

Biden Pardons All Federal Offenses of Simple Marijuana Possession in First Major Steps Toward Decriminalization

President Biden Vows To Push For Assault Weapon Ban Following Recent Mass Shootings

November 26, 2022

The President wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns that have the capacity to kill many peoplevery quickly. After the mass killing last Saturday at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, he said in a... Read Article

E. Jean Carroll Files New Lawsuit Against Donald Trump Alleging Defamation and Battery

November 25, 2022

Former Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll sued former President Donald Trump for the second time on Thursday, alleging defamation and battery under a new law in New York that allows adult sexual assault victims to... Read Article

Brooklyn’s Own Hakeem Jefferies Poised To Become Top Democrat In Congress

November 23, 2022

Following Nancy Pelosi’s resignation as the Democratic leader of the House, the spotlight has fallen onNew York Representative Hakeem Jefferies, has announced his intention to run for the soon-to-bevacated lea... Read Article

President Biden Hits Pause on Student Loans One More Time

November 22, 2022

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The Biden administration on Tuesday announced it will extend the freeze on federal studentloan payments to June 2023. This is the eighth extension since March 2020. Secretary Miguel Cardano tweete... Read Article

From NY to LA: America’s Four Largest Cities All Have Black Mayors

November 22, 2022

Los Angeles. New York. Chicago. Houston. Mayor-elect Rep. Karen Bass will be sworn in as Los Angeles mayor in December, making the nation's four largest cities officially run by Black people. According to C... Read Article

Nancy Pelosi's run as the Democratic Party's chamber leader in the House of Representatives will come to a close.

Nancy Pelosi Will Not Seek Re-Election as Democratic Leader in Congress

November 18, 2022

Nancy Pelosi's run as the Democratic Party's chamber leader in the House of Representatives will come to a close. In a Thursday (Nov. 17) announcement, Pelosi stated she will not seek re-election. https://... Read Article

Isaac Hayes’ Estate to Trump ‘Hold On, I’m Comin’… to Court

November 17, 2022

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Former President Donald Trump announced that he’s running for President again and used Sam & Dave’s 1966 hit, “Hold On, I’m Comin',” during his campaign rally, which has prompted legal action from Isaac Ha... Read Article

Donald Trump Reportedly Teases 2024 Presidential Run at CPAC

Trump Declares 2024 Presidential Run, Says He Would ‘Easily Win’

November 16, 2022

Donald Trump has formally announced his intention to run for President again in 2024. The Tuesday night announcement balks at Republicans who believe the former President's party negatively influences their pa... Read Article

Michelle Obama and Robin Roberts Set for New ABC Primetime Special ‘The Light We Carry’

November 11, 2022

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Michelle Obama and Robin Roberts are set for a new primetime special. According to Variety, Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry, A Conversation with Robin Roberts is set for Sunday, Nov. 13, at 10 p.m. ET. T... Read Article

Rev. Warnock on Possibly Winning Runoff: 'A tremendous honor'

Georgia Senate Race Too Close To Call, Will Go to Run-Off Election That May Decide Control of the Senate

November 10, 2022

Georgia is headed for a Senate runoff election for the second time in three years. Under Georgia law, a runoff election is held where neither candidate has exceeded 50% of the total vote. Incumbent Democrati... Read Article

Voters Embrace Reproductive Rights, Are Split on Recreational Use of Cannabis

November 9, 2022

While the House, Senate, and gubernatorial races dominated the headlines surrounding the 2022 mid-term elections, there were also several ballot initiatives across the country whose results will substantially ... Read Article

Oz Out: Dem. Candidate John Fetterman Projected to Win Vacant Pennsylvania Senate Seat

November 9, 2022

Dr. Mehmet Oz, a surgeon who rose to fame through appearances on The Oprah Winfrey show, could not flip a Senate seat in Pennsylvania for Republicans. He was defeated by Pennsylvania's Democratic Lt. Gov. John... Read Article

California Voters Get Prop 17 Passed, Reinstating Voting Rights For Felons

Slavery Voted Against in Three States During Election Day 2022

November 9, 2022

Slavery was on the ballot in the 2022 election, with three states approving changes to their constitutions to outlaw slavery and involuntary servitude as forms of criminal punishment. In Alabama, Tennessee, an... Read Article

Trump Teases 2024 Presidential Campaign Announcement, Calls Nancy Pelosi an Animal During Ohio Rally

November 9, 2022

Former President Donald Trump is teasing a presidential run. According to CNBC, Trump teased he will make a "big announcement" on Nov. 15. It is believed that will be the launch of his 2024 presidential campai... Read Article

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MyPillow Guy Could Owe Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Fines for Spam Texts

November 5, 2022

Mike Lindell, the infamous MyPillow CEO who has burned substantial amounts of his time, fortune and reputation in attempting to overturn the 2020 election, has been hit with a class action lawsuit unrelated to... Read Article

Protect Black Art Letter Signed by Hip Hop Artists

Dozens of Hip-Hop Superstars Petition to “Protect Black Art,” Limiting Use of Lyrics in Court Cases

Zoe Zorka

November 2, 2022

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In an unprecedented act of solidarity, over two dozen major hip-hop and pop artists and industry insiders recently came together in an open letter aimed at "protecting Black art," which would limit how artists... Read Article

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Husband 'Violently Assaulted' by Home Intruder

Nancy Pelosi’s Husband ‘Violently Assaulted’ by Home Intruder Who Was Looking for the House Speaker

October 28, 2022

The husband of Hosue Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Paul Pelosi, was "violently assaulted" by a home intruder early Friday morning. According to ABC News, a suspect is in custody after entering the Pelosi's home. 82... Read Article

Philadelphia 76ers Managing Partner Josh Harris Makes a Six-figure Donation to Reform Alliance To Support Probation and Parole Reform Work

REFORM Alliance Announces the Launch of Research Reports to Enhance the Understanding of the Impact of Probation & Parole

October 19, 2022

The launch of several research papers has been announced by REFORM Alliance, a nonprofit organization created by Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter, Meek Mill, and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, with the goal of improving Amer... Read Article

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Is a Prince Fan but “Only on Thursday Nights”