New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg approved and oversaw a program to spy on Muslim Americans. What We Know: The NYPD paid people to spy, […]
Category: Politics
Democrats Introduce Sweeping Plan To ‘End The Criminalization Of Immigration’
The ”New Way Forward Act” from Representative Jesús “Chuy” García’s team was co-sponsored by many representatives, according to a press release from García’s team. The […]
Supreme Court Won’t Hear A Case Over Homeless People Sleeping On Sidewalks
In Boise, Idaho, a lower court permits homeless people to sleep on sidewalks and in public parks if there is not enough shelter space to […]
Senate passes Bill to Permanently Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Senate unanimously passed a bill that will permanently fund historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions. What We Know: The Fostering Undergraduate Talent […]
British Labour Party Leader Steps Down After Loss
The recent British election resulted in a 191-368 seat defeat for the far-left British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. The conservatives have the majority in […]
Former Attorney General Eric Holder Says Barr Is ‘Unfit’ and ‘Incapable’
In a Washington Post op-ed, former Attorney General Eric Holder stated that he believes William Barr is unfit to be the nation’s top law enforcement […]
Elizabeth Warren Wants To Help Workers With Unpredictable Schedules
Democratic candidate, Elizabeth Warren has released a “Fair Workweek Plan” that aims to eliminate some of the issues millions of part-time workers face from unpredictable […]
Valerie Jarrett Joins The Innocence Project’s Board Of Directors
The Innocence Project announced that Valerie B. Jarrett has joined its Board of Directors. What We Know: Valerie B. Jarrett is a Senior Distinguished Fellow […]
U.S Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Kentucky Abortion Law
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the American Civil Liberties Union that challenged a Kentucky Law which mandated doctors to perform ultrasounds and show […]
Virginia panel says racist laws should be purged from state records
After doing research, a Virginia panel is urging for racist laws to be removed the state’s records. What We Know: Led by Virginia Governor Ralph […]