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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

President Biden Pardons Historic Black Leader and Others

On Sunday, President Joe Biden made a significant move by posthumously pardoning Marcus Garvey, a prominent Black nationalist from the 1920s. Garvey's conviction for mail fraud was seen by many as politically motivated. Biden also pardoned four other individuals and commuted the sentences of two mor

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Undocumented Immigrants: From Targets to Political Actors

Let's look at the experience of undocumented immigrants in the United States, especially around the time when immigration reform was being talked about in Congress in 2010. A lot happened between 2001 and then, starting with the changes after the 9/11 attacks. The government tightened immigration po

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Thousands March in D. C. Before Trump's Inauguration

Just days before Donald Trump was set to take office again, thousands of people from across the U. S. gathered in Washington, D. C. to march for women's reproductive rights and other causes they feel are threatened by the incoming administration. This wasn't the first time such a march had happened;

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Jan 18 2025POLITICS

President Biden on ERA: A Step Forward, but What's Next?

On Friday, President Biden made a significant announcement regarding the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). He stated that he believes the ERA has achieved ratification and is now a part of the Constitution. This amendment, often referred to as the 28th Amendment, ensures equal rights and legal protectio

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Jan 18 2025POLITICS

The Battle for Equal Rights: Biden’s Last-Minute Move

President Joe Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as officially part of the Constitution. This move, made in his final days in office, aims to secure equal rights for all Americans regardless of sex. Despite Biden's opinion, the ERA faces a bumpy road ahead. Legal challenges are expected

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Jan 17 2025CELEBRITIES

Farewell to Joan Plowright: A Life of Grace and Talent

Joan Plowright, a remarkable British actress known for her dignified performances, passed away at the age of 95. She died at Denville Hall, a care home for entertainment professionals. Plowright's career spanned decades and included numerous acclaimed roles. Her marriage to Laurence Olivier, one of

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Equal Rights Amendment: A Step Forward

President Joe Biden has been a long-time supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), believing that no one should face discrimination based on their sex. On January 27, 2020, Virginia, the 38th state, ratified the ERA. This means that three-fourths of the states have now approved it, which is wha

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

State AGs Join Fight to Keep Biden's Gun Control Policies

On Thursday, a group of state attorneys general, all Democrats, asked to join a federal legal effort. They want to preserve two gun control policies from the Biden era. One policy requires background checks for buyers at gun shows. The other bans a type of trigger that can make a semiautomatic weapo

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Why Pam Bondi’s Nomination Worries Voting Rights Advocates

Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump's pick for the Department of Justice (DOJ), has attracted criticism from the NAACP's Legal Defense Fund. They argue that her past actions as Florida’s attorney general and as chair of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) make her unsuitable for the role of U. S.

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

Women Athletes in Business: Maria Sharapova's Inspiring Journey

Maria Sharapova, the former tennis pro, has always been about more than just sports. She's now using her voice to highlight how female athletes are making waves in the business world. In an article for The Business of Fashion, she talks about how athletes like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka are sho

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