Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to release emergency funds to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) afloat — but only temporarily. The rulings, issued Friday, October […]
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25 States suing Trump’s USDA for gutting food aid
Twenty-five attorneys general across the country and three governors have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its Secretary, Brooke Rollins, after the agency moved to suspend […]
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Congressman Meeks chastises President Trump
“A complex reality” is being overlooked by President Donald Trump, with his Friday proposal to send the U.S. military into Nigeria over alleged anti-Christian behaviors, believes Congressman Greg Meeks of […]
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Man pleads not guilty in death of model
A Minnesota man pleaded not guilty on Friday to murder and torture charges stemming from the death of a model who was found bound, gagged and stuffed inside the refrigerator […]
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Affected families ‘disappointed’ by Gov. Newsom’s Veto
Elmer Fonza and his family were disappointed to learn that Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a reparations-focused bill by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) on Oct. 13. That legislation would have established […]
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Californians get candid about domestic violence in new report
A new domestic violence research study was released by the Blue Shield California Foundation. The report titled “Californians’ Needs and Experiences with Domestic Violence, Equity, and Safety” was released on […]
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NY Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty
“Fear is the tool that people use when they don’t really stand for anything. That is what they use,” said LaTosha Brown, the founder of Black Voters Matter, to a […]
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Virginia Democrats enter the war on maps
“Democrats are going to take back control of the United States House of Representatives. It’s the reason why we see Republicans in full-blown panic right now,” House Democratic Leader Hakeem […]
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Millions face threats to healthcare
For years, Los Angeles-based painter Mia Gardner has relied on side jobs and part-time work to keep her art career afloat. But lately, her biggest challenge hasn’t been finding inspiration […]
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California representatives hold urgent press call
On Wednesday Oct. 22 California congressional district representatives held a press conference call to speak directly to the public about the ongoing issue of the current federal government shutdown. As […]
