President-elect Donald Trump has chosen some surprising figures for top public health jobs. One of them is Dr. Marty Makary, a surgeon and author who has been outspoken against vaccine mandates and other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Makary, a professor at Johns Hopkins Univer
Fred Harris, a prominent figure in both politics and academia, passed away at the age of 94. Serving as a U. S. senator from Oklahoma for two terms, Harris made a significant impact on American politics. His tenure spanned from 1964 to 1973, during which he also chaired the Democratic National Commi
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown has some clear ideas about why he believes his party is struggling to connect with working-class voters. In a recent interview, Brown highlighted two main factors: the influence of Donald Trump and harsh attacks from the Republican Party. He also criticized his own party
When Donald Trump won re-election, many Black women felt disheartened and started rethinking their roles as political organizers. These women have historically been at the forefront of social and political change in the US, but after Trump's victory, some are considering taking a step back. They've
In the 2024 elections, the crypto industry made a calculated gamble. They spent big, targeting candidates who supported their cause and aiming to oust those who didn't. Among these targets was Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, who was defeated by political newcomer Bernie Moreno. Moreno, a former car sale
Years back, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi had a tough call. Should she join other states looking into Trump University, where students paid big bucks for classes that some said were shady? Though complaints came in, Bondi and Kamala Harris, then-California AG, both passed. They had received cam
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen a mix of unique figures to lead health agencies, including a retired congressman, a surgeon, and a former talk-show host. These picks might significantly alter the government’s approach to health, from healthcare and medicine to food safety and scientific rese
On a recent episode of "Real Time, " host Bill Maher and guest Neil deGrasse Tyson got into a heated debate about a controversial article published by Scientific American. The article argued that the discrepancies in performance between male and female athletes weren't due to inherent biological dif
Hey there, Coloradans! Ever felt like your voice doesn't matter? Like there's nothing you can do to change things? Well, think again. Democracy isn't just about voting; it's about speaking up and getting involved. Remember the Pledge of Allegiance? "With liberty and justice for all"? That's not just
Russell Vought, the man behind Project 2025 and Donald Trump's pick for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is pushing for a controversial way to get Trump's nominees approved. He wants the Senate to go on recess, so Trump can make "recess appointments. " This means Trump could fill top jobs
