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To Choose Not to Vote Is to Surrender Self-determination
Today is an election day in many parts of America. There are key gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey. A single special election in a suburban Seattle district could win Democrats control of the Washington Senate and thus control of the entire state government. Charlotte, N.C., could elect the first black female mayor ever. A record 43 women are vying for seats in the Virginia House of Delegates. Voters in Maine will decide whether to extend Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
Inspectors General Are in Demand During the Trump Era
In the Trump era, the sometimes-obscure role of inspector general is taking a turn in the spotlight.
Beyond the Rhetoric: It is Time to get Real about Black Business
It dawned upon me back in 1992, that there was no sincere movement or interest in developing Black owned businesses. Even though Booker T. Washington wrote books about it there was no sincere movement to push forward the thought and reality of “BLACK BUSINESS”.
Ahead of World AIDS Day 2017, (RED) Announces Its Total of $500 Million Raised for the Global Fund
Ahead of World AIDS Day 2017, (RED) – the AIDS organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver – announces it has delivered a total of $500 million to the Global Fund, to fund HIV/AIDS programs in sub-Saharan Africa. Since (RED)'s founding in 2006, the money raised through special events and campaigns led by more than 100 private sector partners, supporters and creative collaborators has benefited the lives of 110 million people through treatment, prevention, testing, counseling and care services.
Young political leaders team up to support millennial and Gen Z Democrats ahead of 2022
In a push to galvanize young Democrats to run for office, a political action committee focused on electing young, down-ballot candidates in swing districts announced Monday a national campaign to support 50 millennial and Gen Z candidates under the age of 45 ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
Federal grand jury indicts four former Minneapolis police officers in George Floyd's death
A federal grand jury has indicted four former Minneapolis police officers in connection with the death of George Floyd, alleging the officers violated Floyd's constitutional rights, according to court documents filed in federal court in Minnesota.
Biden administration stands down on policing commission, focuses on legislative route instead
The Biden administration is standing down on a campaign promise to create a White House-led commission and instead moving forward with its efforts toward passing police reform through legislative channels.
Bucknell University condemns 'horrific incident' against LGBTQ student community and orders investigation
Bucknell University condemned a "horrific incident" against the LGBTQ student community that occurred last week and announced investigations are underway.
South Africa is considering letting women have multiple husbands. Conservatives aren't happy
South Africa's government is considering allowing women to have multiple husbands, a possibility that has thrown the country's conservatives into uproar.
Abrams signals openness to Manchin's voting legislation proposals
Stacey Abrams on Thursday praised West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin's proposed changes to voting rights legislation, a notable statement of support from someone who is widely seen as a leader among progressives on the issue.
Two college students pulled from car by police during last summer's protests in Atlanta file lawsuit
Two college students who were forcibly removed from their car and tased by police during a civil rights protest in Atlanta last summer filed a federal lawsuit against the city Thursday, according to their attorneys.
House Democrats face critical decision as government funding and debt limit deadlines loom
When the House of Representatives comes back into session this week, averting a government shutdown and addressing the debt limit will be front and center as Democrats contend with divisions within their own ranks over President Joe Biden's sweeping economic agenda.
Deutsche Bank just posted its first profit in years
Deutsche Bank has made an annual net profit for the first time since 2014 thanks to a bumper year in a business it has scaled back.
bp and Uber Announce Houston EV Charging and Planning Program
Mayor Sylvester Turner this week announced an innovative alliance between bp and Uber to explore the planning, development, and deployment of bp’s rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs in Hous- ton to help drivers on Uber’s platform make the transition to electric vehicles. The two companies will also work to- gether to identify potential areas within Houston that could support deployment of bp’s EV charging hubs and create a convenient and equitable network of charging available to the public.
Crews work to restore power for tens of thousands as Henri drenches the Northeast
Utility crews are working to restore power to more than 65,000 customers throughout the Northeast and New England on Monday after Tropical Storm Henri churned through the region, knocking out electricity to more than 100,000 customers at its peak.
Fear and resentment reign in Afghanistan as the Taliban overruns more cities
In less than a week, the Taliban has overrun one-quarter of Afghanistan's provincial capitals in a huge swathe of territory across the north of the country. The security situation here is unravelling faster than almost anyone expected -- with the possible exception of the Taliban themselves.
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg explores the American judicial system through one of its sharpest legal minds, the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Biden administration cancels another $3.9 billion in student loan debt for former for-profit college students
The Department of Education said Tuesday that it will cancel $3.9 billion in student loan debt for 208,000 students who attended the now-defunct for-profit ITT Technical Institute -- bringing the total amount of loan discharges approved under President Joe Biden to nearly $32 billion.
Meghan says she didn't realize ambition was considered bad until she started dating Harry
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has said she did not realize ambition could be considered a "terrible" quality in a woman until she started dating her future husband, Prince Harry.
Houston Hospice Set to Honor Over a Century of Combined Legacy During Spirit Award Dinner
James A. Reeder, Jr. and Eric Nevil are Honorees of the Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award, Dr. Elizabeth Strauch is Honoree of The Heart of Hospice Service Award, and Anne Baillio is Honoree of The Heart of Hospice Volunteer Award.
