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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

The Affirmative Action Aftershock:A College Admissions Earthquake?

The Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action has sent ripples through college admissions, with some selective colleges reporting drops in the number of Black students in their incoming classes. It begs the question, is this just a blip or the start of a major trend? It's too early

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Abortion Access Showdown: New Mexico's Clinic Sparks National Debate

A brand-new state-funded reproductive health clinic is taking shape in southern New Mexico, promising to be a beacon of hope for those seeking abortion services in a rapidly changing landscape. But this isn't just about New Mexico. The clinic is being built with $10 million in state funds, a clear

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS

The Abortion Debate: A Shifting Landscape

In the wake of Roe v. Wade's overturning, the abortion debate has taken on a new dimension in American politics. The once-clear lines between pro-life and pro-choice camps have begun to blur as the issue takes center stage in elections across the country. The Republican Party, long seen as the bas

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Aug 28 2024CRIME

Massachusetts Supreme Court Upholds Second Amendment: Switchblade Knives Legalized

In a unanimous decision, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the possession of switchblade knives can no longer be considered a criminal offense under the Second Amendment. This ruling follows the US Supreme Court's Bruen and Heller rulings, which established a legal test for de

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Aug 27 2024CRIME

Man Indicted for Hate Crime After Vicious Anti-Muslim Attack in Manhattan

A Brooklyn resident, David Grinblat, has been indicted on hate crime charges following a brutal attack motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment in Manhattan earlier this month. The incident took place on August 5th, when Grinblat allegedly spat on a 25-year-old man who was speaking Urdu on his phone and

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

Undisclosed Luxury Travel: Unveiling Justice Clarence Thomas' Connections with Republican Megadonor Harlan Crow

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been under scrutiny for his undisclosed travels aboard the private jet of Republican megadonor Harlan Crow. The Democratic chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, exposed this information in a letter to Michael Bopp, Crow's lawy

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

Unreported Private Jet Trips: A New Twist in the Clarence Thomas Controversy

In a recent turn of events, Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., revealed that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose additional private jet travel in 2010. According to Wyden, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, Thomas and his wife took a round-trip from Hawaii to New Zealand aboard co

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