If this ‘Shutdown’ was mine, I’d claim ownership, but they own it
Nearly two weeks into the latest production of Shutdown Theater — a theatrical performance in which the US government doesn’t actually "shut down," but some …
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First, they came for the immigrants
“Then they came for me . . .” I can only begin here, at the emotional knifepoint of the ongoing ICE news. ICE in Chicago! …
Gordon Parks religious images shine at Howard U. exhibition
“TEMPLES OF HOPE”: The more than 40 photos and artifacts on display highlight the life and leaders of the Black church, the Nation of Islam …
Trump’s war on America ramps up with vow not to pay federal workers
The White House has continued to wage war against the American people — not through bombs or foreign troops, but through policies that strip workers …
The shutdown standoff
“We are not going to back down,” demanded House Minority Leader Congressman Hakeem Jeffries regarding healthcare for Americans. The Affordable Care Act is one of …
Victory only proper solution with Hamas
Trust: "Reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence." Polls and simple observations show that Americans are placing less …
20 years of shooting attacks on houses of worship in US
MOTHER EMANUEL: On June 17, 2015 an avowed white supremacist walked into a Bible study session at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in …
Trump plan to end Gaza war
Washington (AP) — The White House has released President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said …
We must stand
This column is dedicated to the legacy of Hamaludin Mohammed who announced last week that he was leaving the pages of this publication. He set …
The hidden middle-class tax: Soaring hospital costs
Miffed about stagnant wages? The hospital down the street may be the culprit. Spending on hospital care eclipsed $1.5 trillion in 2023, the latest year …