As the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1, 2025 stretches into its third week, the fallout is reaching far beyond Washington. In South Los Angeles, where many families already […]
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Trust in mainstream media at a new low
Trust in America’s mainstream media has fallen to its lowest level on record. Gallup reports that only 28 percent of adults say they have a great deal or fair amount […]
Posted inGovernment/Politics, National
What Trump’s control of D.C. police means
On Monday President Donald Trump seized direct control of Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, removing authority from Mayor Muriel Bowser and placing the force under the command of Attorney General […]
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A “New Direction”: Dr. John Warren elected board chair of NNPA
Dr. John Warren of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint made his mark at the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) annual convention in Savannah, Georgia when he became the […]
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Heritage Foundation’s impact on South Central
Long before Donald Trump’s presidency brought think tanks like the Heritage Foundation and Project 2025 into daily headlines, the influential conservative organization had already quietly left its mark on neighborhoods […]
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A Black women-led organization foster’s community for all
The intersection between Black women and the LGBTQ+ community is deeply rooted, not just in shared experiences of marginalization, but in the collective fight for health, humanity, and dignity. The […]
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Trump’s big tax wins for the wealthy, cuts for major U.S. cities
The House-passed tax overhaul backed by President Donald Trump promises broad-based relief, but a detailed Penn Wharton analysis shows the legislation disproportionately benefits high-income households while delivering modest gains—or losses—for […]
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How proposed federal medicaid cuts could impact California
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