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Bill Recognizing ‘Hidden Figures’ for Contributions to U.S. During the Space Race Headed to be Signed Into Law
U.S. Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), along with U.S. Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R- OK), applauded the congressional passage of a bipartisan bill they introduced, along with hundreds of their colleagues, to award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Dr. Christine Darden and to posthumously award Congressional Gold Medals to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson.
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‘I Do Not Believe You Are a Racist’
At the Miami Democratic Presidential Debate, Kamala Harris questioned Joe Biden about his opposition to integrating the schools through court-ordered busing. Biden responded: “I did not oppose busing in America. What I opposed is busing ordered by the Department of Education.” After the debate, Biden spoke at the Rainbow Push Convention in Chicago. He said, “I want to be absolutely clear about my record and position on racial justice, including busing. I never, never, ever opposed voluntary busing.”
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State Dept. pushes back on Friedman comments about Israel's 'right' to annex West Bank
The State Department pushed back on comments by the US ambassador to Israel suggesting that Israel has a right to annex part of the West Bank.
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Here's the truth: Raising the capital gains tax won't hurt the economy
The Biden administration recently released plans to increase the top capital gains tax rate for people earning over a million dollars a year to help pay for his American Families Plan. That plan is already under heavy fire from critics who claim it will spur them to curb their investments and destroy jobs. But the truth is, raising the capital gains tax rate won't hurt the economy or cut investments at all.
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How Having A Dog Can Help Your Heart
In America, the leading cause of death for both men and women is heart disease. Though genetics and other concurring conditions are typically responsible for diminished cardiovascular health, there are many ways to prevent heart disease from worsening—that includes adopting a dog!
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Hunter Biden is writing a book about his struggle with addiction
President Joe Biden's son Hunter is publishing a memoir about his struggle with addiction that will be released in April.
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'We're doing all we can': Biden speaks on Hurricane Ida relief efforts
President Joe Biden spoke Monday afternoon on Hurricane Ida relief efforts as he met virtually with a host of leaders involved in the response to the massive storm that has rocked the Gulf Coast.
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High school student clings to life after washout of major highway
A George County High School student is fighting for her life after major highway collapsed Monday, dragging seven cars into a deep crater.
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Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me A Soprano
Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Soprano
Ken Ludwig, America’s preeminent comic playwright and author of recent Alley hits The Three Musketeers and Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, debuts his latest play, Lend Me A Soprano, to kick off the season.
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Harris makes abortion rights a front-and-center issue in Indiana
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Indiana on Monday ahead of the state's special legislative session to take up an abortion ban -- her latest trip in a series of stops around the country focused on reproductive rights following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Houston Awarded Hosting Rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Houston has been selected as one of the 11 U.S. host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, FIFA announced today.
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USDA commission releases final recommendations to remedy discrimination/inequity across agency
The US Department of Agriculture’s Equity Commission presented nearly 70 recommendations Thursday that the agency hopes will “further advance equity at USDA” and help resolve longstanding discriminatory practices, according to a copy of the report obtained by CNN.
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A political blockade is colliding with the evidence on climate change
In rapid succession, the results of this month's election and the release of blockbuster new scientific studies are widening the distance between the politics and science of climate change.
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Spotlight on New HCDE Trustee Andrea Duhon, Position 4, Precinct 3
Newly appointed board member Andrea Duhon was sworn into office Dec. 18 to represent Position 4, Precinct 3 within the Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees.
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Ben Stiller named UN Goodwill Ambassador
Ben Stiller's latest role will have the actor advocating on behalf of refugees. Stiller has been named a Goodwill Abbassador by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency announced Monday.
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HISD District IV Candidate is Off to a Strong Start
The Matt Barnes for HISD Campaign announced that it raised $18,246 for its first campaign finance report for Houston Independent School District, District IV. This comes shortly after he threw his name in the race in mid- June. “I’m truly humbled by the amount of support I’ve received over the last few weeks,” said Barnes. “People are ready to see a change in our school system to ensure HISD students receive an excellent education and I’m ready to work in achieving that.”
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NABJ Joins the Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship Program
The National Association of Black Journalists is excited and proud to announce its partnership with Facebook on its recently launched The Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship. The scholarship program was created to support the next generation of journalists, and to strengthen the pipeline of diversity in journalism and media.
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Wife of injured police officer publicly thanks everyone for the ‘outpouring of love’
The wife of one of three officers shot on Monday publicly thanked everyone for their support as her husband recovers from the shooting.
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Statement of Administration H.R. 3755 – Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021 (Rep. Chu, D-CA, and 214 cosponsors)
The Administration strongly supports House passage of H.R. 3755, the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021.
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Congressman Al Green Helps Secure Over $140 Million for Port of Houston’s Project 11
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
