Award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson spoke at Friday’s Congressional Black Caucus hearing to talk about the mental health issues of African-American youth. What We Know: […]
Category: Politics
Jon Stewart Petitions Congress To Re-Establish 9/11 Fund
The former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart appeared at a nearly empty U.S. Congress Tuesday to discuss the immediate reauthorization of the 9/11 Victim Compensation […]
Beverly Hills First City To Ban Tobacco Sales
The future ban on tobacco products in Beverly Hills will cause an uproar in the community and job layoffs. What We Know: On Tuesday, Beverly […]
New York City bill would set the stage to replace Rikers Island Jail with a solar farm
New York City is preparing three bills to change the infamous Rikers Island into a solar farm and wastewater treatment facility. What We Know: Rikers […]
Church claims it’s no longer a polling station because of Black Lives Matter banner
A church in California put up Black Lives Matter signs that allegedly cost the church its position as a local polling place, according to a […]
Biden Changes Position of 40 years on Hyde Amendment
Former Vice President Joe Biden supported the Hyde Amendment for many years up until recently. What We Know: On Wednesday, Biden’s campaign said he supported […]
New Immigration Deal signed to prevent tariffs on Mexico
On Friday June 6th, the Trump administration and Mexican officials signed an agreement regarding the immigration policy. What We Know: In an effort to force […]
Biden: Trump is an “existential threat” to the US
Joe Biden and Donald Trump both had speaking engagements in Iowa on June 11th. What We Know: Biden and Trump are both fighting for the […]
Alabama Approves Castration for Some Sex Offenders
Alabama became the seventh state to approve chemical castration for sex abusers of children when Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill Monday, June 10. What […]
New York Introduces Bill to Legalize Sex Work
New York lawmakers introduced a bill Monday, June 10 to make changes in the direction of legalizing sex work. What We Know… The bill would […]