There are more than 400 new voter restriction laws in 49 states around the country. Fortunately, the state of California has no restrictions on voting in free, fair, and safe […]
Tag: Government
Posted inLocal
Carson survey shows support for continuing utility user’s tax
A recent community survey conducted by the City of Carson concluded over 65 percent of the community supports maintaining city services by continuing the City’s Utility User’s Tax (UUT). The […]
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Make your voices heard by voting for your candidate
Having the ability to vote is an American right that many do not take advantage of as they feel their vote won’t make a difference. Since the civil rights era, […]
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Community forum held for Los Angeles city attorney candidates
On May 12, nearly 100 people attended the Empowerment Congresses candidate forum with five of the candidates vying to be the next Los Angeles city attorney. “Empowered to Represent: A […]
Posted inNational
BLM organization is three separate entities
The Black Lives Matter organization has been under criticism recently. Money may have been improperly used and there have been questions about who is actually in charge of the organization. […]
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Racial violence, hate crimes, and “Us”
The recent slaughter of Black people at the TOPS Grocery Store in Buffalo, New York carries a number of messages for those who are paying attention, even in our grief. […]
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Malia Cohen campaigns for controller
Election season is in full swing, and many Black politicians are running to secure major positions in California. One of the state-wide offices on the ballot this year is California […]
Posted inNational
Federal government investing in reentry programs
After serving a 22-year sentence in a California prison, James Morgan, 51, found himself facing a world of opportunities that he did not imagine he would have as an ex-convict […]
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Los Angeles County distributing vote-by-mail ballots for June primary
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced vote-by- mail ballots are being mailed to all registered voters for the June 7 Primary Election. Voters can track their […]
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Leaked court documents may fortel the fate of Roe v. Wade
Local and state Democratic officials this week vowed to protect abortion rights in response to a report the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark protections offered by […]
