Washington Can Protect Renters Without Making the Housing Crisis Worse
Rev. Charles Reginald Johnson argues that Washington state must increase housing supply through legislation like HB 1110 while distinguishing between illegal private data collusion and necessary public market information to support Black families facing affordability crises.
Politicians Are Hiding Their True Medical Conditions
Drawing parallels between Michael Jordan's retirement and Senator Mitt Romney's decision to step down, the article argues that aging leaders must prioritize the needs of a new generation over their own egos and physical limitations.
Democrats Need To Talk More About The Economic Crisis Facing Black Men And Boys
Democratic strategist Kevin Harris argues that the Democratic Party must address the specific economic disparities facing Black men and boys to maintain its coalition and ensure electoral success.
Stay In The Game Until It’s Over
In an op-ed regarding the recent Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, Dr. E. Faye Williams praises candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens for their respectful conduct and urges voters to remain engaged in the democratic process.
Count Them. Then Hire Them.
Ben Jealous argues that current economic data obscures the reality of joblessness, drawing parallels to Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 warning that official unemployment figures often exclude those who have lost hope and stopped searching for work.
The Fight For Quality Of Lifee
Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones warned the Democratic Party against abandoning the Deep South as candidates like Justin Pearson face challenges in newly gerrymandered Republican-leaning districts amid rising agricultural and food security crises.
Mass Deportations Are Everyone’s Problem
The implementation of mass deportation policies under the Trump administration has sparked economic concerns and criticism from leaders regarding the impact on essential industries and the treatment of vulnerable populations like Haitian migrants.
The American Dream Is Being Repossessed
Julianne Malveaux argues that the American Dream is being repossessed due to systemic racism, economic shifts, and attacks on diversity and equity initiatives that disproportionately affect Black Americans.
What Shall I Do With My Boy?
Ben Jealous argues that Maryland is addressing historical systemic failures in workforce development by implementing initiatives like removing degree requirements for state jobs and establishing a statewide service year.
Morals? They Have None!
Dr. E. Faye Williams criticized the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for its conduct during a hearing regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci's personal diary.
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The Day Big Albums Start Streaming, Traffic Deaths Surge
A study published in JAMA Network Open found a 15% increase in traffic fatalities on days when major musical artists release new albums, suggesting that increased phone usage for streaming may contribute to driver distraction.
