By Kevin Harris Trice Edney Newswire Donald Trump’s promise to send American adults a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress deserves more than ridicule from Democrats. There […]
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Why I support Cuba
Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World, invited several U.S. leaders to go on a fact-finding mission to Cuba. Among those who went were Dr.Daniels, Louis Romain, Dr.Julianne Malveaux, Rev.Robert Turner, […]
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Inglewood’s school district return to local control offers lessons for California
Nearly 14 years after California intervened in the Inglewood Unified School District’s (IUSD) fiscal crisis, the district is closer than ever to regaining full local control. That achievement deserves recognition. […]
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The Politics of Hmmm…Really?
Interesting to look at just how far we’ve come and how far we haven’t. In sports and other places, Donald Trump has become a pariah, which is nothing unexpected. He […]
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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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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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The resistance needs rent money
“F— Trump” has become cultural currency. YG made it a hook. Timelines on fire.Group chats activated.Think pieces flying.Boycotts declared between brunch reservations. But here’s the part nobody wants to talk […]
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One Nation Under Violence
There is a sardonic phrase often used among contemporary justice advocates when recalling the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder: “The 14 months when people cared.”In casual conversation, it works as […]
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The politics of hiring clowns and not expecting a circus
One of the first big administrative things the Trump team did upon taking office a second time was the massive firing and demotion of JAG officers. JAG, the Judge Advocate […]
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The Politics of racial in-fighting during political campaigns
As some of us remember well from public school days, some of our chums seemed to like to stir things and people up, so they’d regularly start any trouble they […]
