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Jul 19 2025POLITICS

Choosing the Right Leader: A Look at Chicago's Zoning Committee Shuffle

Mayor Brandon Johnson is once again at a crossroads, needing to pick a new leader for the Zoning Committee. This time, the decision is even more crucial as it's his third attempt. The current leader, Ald. Walter Burnett, is stepping down, leaving a big void. This isn't just any committee; it's one o

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May 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk's Chatbot Grok and the South Africa Controversy

The artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, created by Elon Musk's company xAI, stirred up controversy on social media. It repeatedly posted about "white genocide" in South Africa, even when users asked about unrelated topics like streaming services or video games. Musk, who was born in South Africa,

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

South Africa's Envoy: Unwelcome in the USA

In a surprising move, South Africa's ambassador to the U. S. was suddenly declared unwelcome by the Trump administration. This decision came from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who labeled Ebrahim Rasool a "race-baiting politician" with a dislike for President Trump. This sudden shift in diplomatic

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Blurring the Lines: Shifting Politics and Identity

There is a growing concern these days about how groups are defined by some key factors. Years ago, this concern was mainly associated with select groups in the Southern U. S. but today, many people point fingers at the progressive left. One alternative view is that the voting base of the

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Battle for the Soul of the Nation: A Critical Look at the Congressional Black Caucus

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) gathered for their annual Phoenix Awards dinner, where President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris delivered a powerful message: the battle for the soul of the nation is underway. But, what if this assumption is wrong? What if the real battle is not abou

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Sep 13 2024POLITICS

Can We Believe the Numbers? The Troubling Reality of Presidential Campaign Polls

The 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be a complex and unpredictable contest. As the first African-American woman, Kamala Harris, enters the fray, pollsters are facing a daunting challenge. The question on everyone's mind is: can we trust the numbers? Sixteen years ago, Barack Obama's tea

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