Jackie Robinson’s Fight Didn’t End At The Ballpark
Jackie Robinson's legacy of fighting for civil rights, economic justice, and political power should be honored not just with ceremonial tributes, but with meaningful action to continue the fight he started.
Bynum Requests More Than $36 million For Oregon Projects, Including Key Investments Near Portland
Rep. Janelle Bynum has requested over $36 million in federal funding for 20 community projects across Oregon's 5th Congressional District, including infrastructure and public safety investments in the Portland metro area.
This Year’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Are…
Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan, and Oasis are among the 18 artists being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, with the ceremony taking place on November 14th in Los Angeles.
‘I Know What It Requires’: Harris On Why She’s Thinking About Running For President...
Former Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed that she is considering running for president in 2028, while other potential 2028 Democratic candidates also took the stage at the National Action Network Convention to test-drive their messages.
U.S. Intel Officials Scramble To Keep Surveillance Law Running Amid Iran War Tensions
The Trump administration is pushing for a clean reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) before it lapses on April 20, while civil liberties groups argue it risks infringing on Americans' privacy.
Appeals Court Grills Attorneys Over Whether Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Was Improperly Sentenced
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers are seeking his release from prison, arguing his trial judge improperly considered conduct for which Combs had been found not guilty when sentencing him to 50 months for prostitution-related charges.
Diddy’s Conviction Challenged In Appeals Court Citing First Amendment
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers are arguing before a federal appeals court for his release and overturning of his conviction on prostitution-related charges, claiming his conduct was protected by the First Amendment.
DHS Staffers Are Now Getting Paid During The Shutdown. Here’s How
President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to pay Transportation Security Administration employees their back pay, and soon other DHS staffers should receive their back pay as well.
Why Black Superintendents Feel Pressure To Earn Doctorates For The Job
Black superintendents are more likely to hold doctorates than their white counterparts, due to the extra pressure they face to prove their qualifications for leadership roles in schools.
Rapper Offset Hospitalized After Being Shot In Florida
Offset, a member of the rap trio Migos, was hospitalized after being shot near a casino in Florida, but is in stable condition.
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Bynum Opposes Agriculture-FDA Spending Bill, Citing Cuts To Food Assistance Programs
U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., voted against the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration funding bill, arguing that it would reduce support for food assistance programs and rural communities while increasing challenges for working families.
