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Obama ‘Not Surprised’ By Trump’s Media Ban, Calls Issue Of Press Freedom ‘Foundational’

Barack Obama said he’s “not surprised” by President Donald Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, arguing that the issue should not be “partisan.”

Grand Jury Finds No Evidence Of Criminal Wrongdoing In Nolan Wells’ Death

A grand jury unanimously found that there was no evidence to support bringing charges in the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old who was found dead after a Fourth of July trip with friends off the coast of Mississippi.

Kamala Harris Is Sticking To Her Own Timeline On A 2028 Decision

Kamala Harris knows other potential 2028 Democratic candidates are waiting on her decision about running for president again. She’s going to keep them waiting.

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Plan To Limit Mail-In Voting In Midterms

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to change how mail ballots are sent to voters across the country, rebuffing a proposal that election officials warned would have had catastrophic consequences if allowed to take effect for this year’s midterms.

Black Americans Have Doubts About the U.S. Food System, New Word In Black Survey...

A new Word In Black survey reveals Black Americans deeply value healthy eating but face steep barriers: six in 10 distrust food safety, rising prices force trade-downs to cheaper options, and most want lower costs, more neighborhood grocery stores, and nutrition education to bridge the gap between knowledge and access.

What Happens When Every Child Gets To Eat At School?

Colorado voters approved Propositions LL and MM, funding free school meals for all K-12 public students by taxing residents earning $300,000 or more annually. The measure aims to reduce educational inequality, eliminate lunch debt, and improve student health, joining eight other states with similar universal free meal policies amid growing national food insecurity concerns.

Ben Crump Built A Career Demanding Justice. Nolan Wells’ Death Has Put His Mission...

Ben Crump's advocacy for Nolan Wells' grieving family has thrust the civil rights attorney back into the spotlight, reigniting debate over his methods. From Trayvon Martin to George Floyd, Crump's media-driven pursuit of justice for Black families has earned him both the title "Black America's attorney general" and accusations of profiteering and stoking racial division.

How Colin Kaepernick Taking A Knee In 2016 Revived Athlete Activism In Sports

Nearly a decade after Colin Kaepernick first took a knee, his silent protest continues to define athlete activism across modern sports.

Is It Safe To Eat Lettuce Yet? What To Know As Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Lingers

As federal health officials continue to investigate this summer’s outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has been tied to iceberg lettuce, many people are wondering: Is it safe to eat lettuce yet? For now, the answer seems to be generally yes – with an important caveat.

Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Tupac Murder Trial After Letting The Defendant Tell Much...

Prosecutors have rested their case in the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur.

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GOP-Controlled Local Boards Restrict Voting On Sundays And Find Other Ways...

Ahead of the midterms, Republican-led states and counties are imposing new voting restrictions, from stricter ID requirements to closed polling places and reduced drop boxes. Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Iowa and Kansas face changes that could suppress turnout among Black, Latino and young voters in critical Senate and House races, despite scant evidence of voter fraud.