Poll downplays racism, Project 2025 doesn’t, mainstreaming it
A new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows growing public skepticism toward the effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) …
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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees held without charges or legal access
Interior of Alligator Alcatraz PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Civil rights lawyers seeking a temporary restraining order against an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades …
New study: Florida ranks among deadliest states for teen drivers
Miami – Florida teen drivers have been involved in more traffic accidents and fatalities than adults behind the wheel despite a requirement to pass a …
With Epstein conspiracy theories, Trump faces a crisis of his own making
What is Trump hiding? House Republicans block second Democratic Party attempt to release Epstein files. PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM New York (AP) — As his …
What was role job cuts played in weather forecast ahead of Texas floods
Texas floodwaters send trees crashing into river on July 4 PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Washington (AP) — Former federal officials and outside experts have warned …
Congo and Rwanda sign a US-mediated peace deal
The elephants in the room – the U.S. and China – are contenders for Congo’s critical untapped minerals, used in smartphones, advanced fighter jets and …
Global vaccination efforts stall, leaving millions of children exposed
London (AP) — Efforts to vaccinate children globally have stalled since 2010, leaving millions vulnerable to tetanus, polio, tuberculosis and other diseases that can be …
Gaza health authorities say Israel killed 44 waiting for aid
Palestinian civilians in Gaza PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces and drones opened fire toward hundreds of Palestinians waiting for aid …
Was it a parade or a masquerade
After years of craving and months of preparing, the Big Beautiful Parade on June 14 appears to have been a Big Bad Bust. Expecting 250,000 …
‘Democracy at a Crossroads’ By Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom
Text of speech June 10, 2025 I want to say a few words about the events of the last few days. This past weekend, federal …