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Congressman Al Green Commemorates th e 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment and Women’s Constitutional Right to Vote

On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment:

'He doesn't care if we live or die': How Belarusians shed decades of fear to rattle a strongman's iron grip

Gathered just outside the barbed wire fence, a group of protesters young and old raised their voices in song. Accompanied by a guitar, they sang, "Leave, leave peacefully, this is the will of Belarusians," to the guards at Detention Center No. 1.

Nearly 150 years ago, Susan B. Anthony was arrested for voting when women weren't allowed to. Today, she'll get a pardon

Susan B. Anthony wasn't one to go quietly. She died before women secured the right to vote, but she found a way to vote anyway, 50 years before the 19th Amendment passed. She was eventually arrested and convicted for casting her vote.

Job One for Biden at the convention: Relevance

Concentrate on a few clear goals. Assume voters know less about your candidate than you think they do. Biography trumps policy, but the gold standard is marrying the two. Personal glimpses are more valuable than political testimonials. And always look forward.

Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention: The choice before Americans

Americans have a choice on November 3: Trumpism or Obamaism.

Where lions operate, grazers congregate … provided food is great

Study: Lion danger can foster mixed-species herds in Africa's Serengeti

Meals are typically family affairs for zebras, gazelles, cape buffalo and other grazing species in the African Serengeti, but in one of the first studies of its kind, ecologists have found grazing species can be more willing to share meals in areas frequented by lions.

Is winter holiday travel canceled? Not quite

For the past several years, Hong Kong-based fashion designer Marie France Van Damme has spent the week between Christmas and New Year's in Malaysia -- island hopping on a boat with her husband, three sons and their girlfriends.

Diversity leaders to Corporate America: Black employees' lives depend on your willingness to change

Racial unrest in the United States motivated many of you to issue heartfelt messages, statements of solidarity and/or conduct employee town halls and listening sessions with Black and Brown employees. You expressed your commitment to ensuring racism-free work environments, frequently calling for a renewed focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Teen Vogue's August issue tackles voter suppression

Teen Vogue is joining the ranks of other news organizations by dedicating resources to covering voting rights ahead of the November elections.

The stock market is this close to setting another record -- the shortest bear market in history

The S&P 500 could finish Tuesday at a new record high -- its first since the pandemic hit and exceeding its all-time high from February. That would mean it took Wall Street less than five months to go from nadir to new record, and the 2020 bear market would be the shortest in history.

Cardi B defends Kylie Jenner's 'WAP' cameo, but there's history behind the anger

Kylie Jenner's cameo in the music video for Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's new hit, "WAP" has sparked enough backlash that a petition to have her removed has garnered thousands of signatures and motivated Cardi B to defend her.

Caroline Flack died by suicide amid fears of prosecution, coroner rules

British TV presenter Caroline Flack died by suicide after hearing she was definitely going to be prosecuted for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend and feared press intrusion, a coroner has ruled, according to PA Media news agency.

Cameron Diaz reveals why she quit acting in interview with Gwyneth Paltrow

Former Hollywood star Cameron Diaz has revealed her reasons for retiring from the movie business, saying she found "peace" when she quit acting.

Environmental groups sue over Trump's highly touted changes to landmark regulations

Several environmental groups sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its regulatory changes to a landmark conservation law, the National Environmental Policy Act.

TV star Caroline Flack killed herself amid fears of prosecution, coroner rules

British TV presenter Caroline Flack took her own life after hearing she was definitely going to be prosecuted for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend and feared press intrusion, a coroner has ruled, according to PA Media news agency.

Donald Trump Jr. opposes controversial Alaska mine that could disrupt critical salmon fishery

Donald Trump Jr. and Vice President Mike Pence's former top aide are calling on the Trump administration to block a controversial gold and copper mine proposed in Alaska that the Obama administration said would cause permanent damage to a critical salmon fishery.

Ex-acting AG Sally Yates defends FBI investigation into Flynn, calls Barr move to drop charges 'highly irregular'

Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates pushed back Wednesday on current Attorney General William Barr's move to dismiss charges against President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, saying that the FBI's interviews with Michael Flynn were legitimate and calling the Justice Department dismissal "highly irregular."

Harris County to End Unjust OmniBase Program That Will Give Tens of Thousands of Vulnerable Residents Their Drivers Licenses Back

The Program Currently has Holds on an Estimated 550,000 Driver’s Licenses in the Greater Houston Area

For Harris County residents, having access to a car is indispensable for daily activities such as getting to work, to a doctor’s appointment, and to pick up necessities like groceries. Particularly as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, and people are increasingly at-risk of losing their jobs, having access to safe and reliable transportation is critical. A recent report, Driven by Debt: Houston, estimated that not only does this program impact hundreds of thousands of drivers in the Greater Houston area, but that those impacted are disproportionately Black and low-income residents.

Two Atlanta HBCU’s Will Shift To Digital Learning This Fall

Morehouse and Spelman Go Digital In Fall 2020

Morehouse and Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, announced on Monday that students will not be returned to campus for the Fall 2020 semester due to the recent spike in COVID-19.

Microsoft reveals Halo Infinite and other upcoming Xbox Series X games

Microsoft on Thursday revealed what games will be available on the next-generation Xbox Series X. The showcase comes a month after Sony announced its upcoming games and the design of the PlayStation 5.

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