Oklahoma Enacts AFW-Supported Law to Block Anti-American Energy Extremists from State Deals
To ensure Oklahoma continues to lead the Nation in energy production, Governor Stitt signed the America First Works-supported Energy Discrimination Elimination Act (HB2034) into law this week. This new law, which will take effect on November 1, 2022, protects Oklahoma …
GOP looks to marginalize Cawthorn if he wins Tuesday primary
Republicans are publicly and privately rooting for Rep. Madison Cawthorn to lose his North Carolina primary race on Tuesday. But they're also preparing for an alternate scenario: how to deal with the embattled freshman if he returns to Congress after …
US defense secretary speaks with Russian counterpart for first time since Russia invaded Ukraine
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Pentagon announced on Friday.
Ann Johnson – The Sankofa Project Curated By Tierney Malone
Derived from the Ghanian word “Sankofa,” meaning “one must acknowledge the past to move forward,” The Sankofa Project is a multi-year curatorial project examining the historical events leading up to our current moment of social unrest and racial reckoning. Artwork …
The Battle for Legalization Is Heating Up!
As we inch closer to the summer months, the battle to legalize marijuana in more states this year is truly heating up. Not only is it probable that there will be more federal hearings on marijuana-related legislation, but states across …
Now Accepting Nominations for EPA Human Studies Review Board
EPA is seeking nominations for ex- appointed by the EPA Administrator to experts to serve on the Human Studies Review Board (HSRB), a federal advisory committee that provides independent advice and recommendations to EPA on proposed and completed third party …
Menefee Urges EPA Action On Ozone Measures
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee advocated for residents and voiced concerns about Texas's noncompliance with ozone standards at a virtual public hearing with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), a press release states.
Peace Is the Presence of Justice
Justice Alito's draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade asserts that women have no constitutional right over their own bodies that man or law must respect. This arbitrary opinion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, part …
White House officially marks 1 million American deaths from Covid and pushes Congress for more funding
The Biden administration on Thursday mourned 1 million American deaths from Covid-19, using the occasion to again urge Congress to pass additional funding to control the pandemic.
Swing for Kids’ Sake Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston hosted its 23rd annual golf tournament, Swing for Kids’ Sake, on May 9th at the Kingwood Country Club located in Kingwood, TX.
Seven Texas Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.
Lionel Messi tops Forbes' highest-paid athlete list for 2022
Despite a disappointing season on the pitch, Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi was the highest-paid athlete in the world over the last 12 months, according to Forbes.
Another key inflation measure slowed in April
Economists and investors are hopeful that we're past the pandemic inflation peak, as another key price index showed a slower increase in April.
Opinion: No more union-busting. It's time for companies to give their workers what they deserve
This year, workers at Amazon, Starbucks and other major corporations are winning a wave of union elections, often in the face of long odds and employer resistance. These wins are showing it's possible for determined groups of workers to break …
As water runs short in California, commission will vote on whether to allow another costly desalinization plant
As California battles a historic drought and a water crisis looms, the state's coastline protection agency is poised to vote Thursday on whether it will allow a $1.4 billion desalinization plant in Huntington Beach that would convert ocean water into …
