54.6 F
Portland
Thursday, May 14, 2026

America, Where Is Your Moral Compass?

Despite the progress made towards an all-inclusive society, the US Supreme Court's ruling in Callais v. Louisiana has dealt a severe blow to the Voting Rights Act, threatening to decimate Black and Latino representation in Congress and state legislatures.

The King And The Would Be King

King Charles of the UK visited the US to repair frayed ties with the US, but declined to speak to the victims of the Epstein crimes, while the Trump Administration has taken no action on the matter, and Senator Lindsey Graham has supported a $400 million tax dollar contribution to Trump's White House Ballroom.

A “Main Street” Bank Bill that Would Really Hurt Main Street

The Main Street Depositor Protection Act would increase the FDIC's deposit insurance limit from $250,000 to $5 million, disproportionately benefiting large banks and depositors while increasing costs for small businesses and potentially reducing loan availability.

SCOTUS Voting Rights Decision is ‘Almost As Bad As It Gets’

The Supreme Court's decision to dismantle Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 will likely weaken Black political power for a generation, as it allows states to redraw voting maps that weaken the influence of Black and other minority voters.

The GOP’s Gerrymandering War May Backfire

Virginia has passed a referendum that allows Democrats to counter-offense against Republican gerrymandering, resulting in 10 of the state's 11 districts being controlled by Democrats and highlighting the political version of Newton's third law of motion.

NFL Football League Draft

The NFL Draft is a great opportunity for young athletes, especially young Black men, to show their talents and make their families proud, and is a testament to the legacy of the late Eddie Robinson, who inspired many of them to be their best.

The Crisis Calling From Inside The House

Men struggling with mental health and a lack of value for the lives of their loved ones are behind the alarming rate of domestic violence and mass shootings, exacerbated by financial barriers, stigmas, and predatory algorithms.

Faith Without The Noise 

Despite declining church attendance and fewer people claiming formal affiliation, faith persists in the quiet, daily practices of those who pray, give thanks, and show up for others not because it is convenient, but because it is right.

We Can’t Be Silent About The Voices Of Youth In Foster Care

New federal requirements for young adults aging out of foster care are creating barriers to basic needs, such as food and health care, and disproportionately affecting Black, LGBTQ+, and other vulnerable populations.

This Earth Day, Humanity Is Failing Our “First Commandment”

On Earth Day, we must ask ourselves how we can transition from finite energy sources to infinite ones, as we were meant to do, and protect the garden we were given.

Must Read

PCOS, A Condition Impacting 1 In 10 Women Worldwide, Gets A...

Experts are proposing a new name for PCOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), to better reflect the wide range of symptoms associated with the condition and to increase awareness and diagnosis.