The Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship by executive order, reaffirming the longstanding constitutional principle that almost all children born in the United States are U.S. […]
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The Politics of ‘The Black History is American History Act’
Present now in the House of Representatives, but without a snowball’s chance in hell of passing, is the “Black History is American History Act,” proposed by Ohio Congresswoman Joyce Beatty. […]
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Passing AB 1647 would give juveniles across the state the voice they need towards a better life
Ten years ago, at 16 years old I made a mistake that could have ended my chances to have a life. After my sister and niece were tragically killed in […]
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The politics of trying to preserve this democracy in spite of
Not many of us—at least not enough of us—have been paying enough attention. We have become so used to things being the way they are that we no longer recognize […]
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Celebrating the calling of fatherhood this Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a meaningful reminder of the privilege and responsibility of guiding, supporting, and loving the next generation. Being a father is more than providing for a family. It […]
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Truth seeking mission to Cuba
I was afforded the honor of traveling to Cuba. Repre-senting Mayor Johnny Ford and the World Conference of Mayors, Dr. Lezli Baskerville of HBCU’S, and The Dick Gregory Society, on […]
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International political aggression exemplifies the abusive values we’re trying to move men and boys away from
America’s current presidential administration is fully male-dominated: of the 18 ranking persons in office, only three of those positions are held by women, and none of them have been involved […]
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Federal cuts are stripping away the specialty care Angelenos need
Most people do not think about specialty care until they need it. Physical therapy, mental health services, speech and occupational therapy, specialist referrals for chronic conditions—this is the part of […]
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Campaign rhetoric vs. constitutional reality
Some politicians believe making any promise loudly and confidently is an adequate substitute for only supporting proposals that are realistic or implementable. California’s gubernatorial race has produced a bumper crop of them. Tom […]
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Doing nothing won’t help!
So much is happening in our nation that people don’t know what to do.Unfortunately, although we are seeing behavior from those elected and appointed to serve the people, more people […]
