Cutting America’s Flights Will Have Huge Ramifications For Ticket Prices And Passengers
The ongoing government shutdown has led to mandated flight reductions at 40 major airports nationwide, exacerbating travel disruptions and fare increases for passengers, particularly during the peak holiday travel period.
What Happens When Every Child Gets To Eat At School?
In a decisive move to combat food insecurity and educational inequality, Colorado voters have passed Proposition LL and MM. This legislation will provide free meals to all public K-12 students by imposing taxes on the state's wealthiest residents, marking a significant step towards ensuring equitable access to nutrition for all children.
A State Just Made Child Care Free. Here’s Why it Matters
In a groundbreaking move, New Mexico has become the first state in the United States to offer universal child care at no cost to families, irrespective of income. This initiative is projected to save families approximately $12,000 per child annually and serves as a potential model for other states seeking to address the financial barriers of child care.
Black Resilience: Trauma To Triumph Since 1619
As Robert Smith and Ketanji Brown Jackson recently reflected, honoring the past and embracing the present enables Black folks to shape our future.
As Schools Try To Address Student Mental Health Crisis, Nonprofits Work To Fill A...
With so many students requiring mental health support and school districts confronting mental health clinician shortages, Sacramento organizations are stepping up to bridge the gap for students of color.
Merkley: Decision is Step Back For Reproductive Care, Health Care, And Americans’ Rights
Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley responded after the Supreme Court released their final opinion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
HBU Basketball Player Killed In Mass Shooting In New York
Darius Lee was on track to graduate with his bachelor's degree in December, but a deadly shooting in Harlem, New York stopped that.
Amazon Ends Its Paid COVID-19 Sick Leave Policy
Amazon is ending its Covid-19 paid sick leave policy starting on Monday, the company said in a memo to employees this weekend that was shared with CNN Business.
The Plot To Destroy Democracy Civic Engagement & Voter Education Campaign, “Reclaim Your Vote,”...
“The lessons of history are clear: when elected officials have to take a stand, when they have to go on record and show the American people where they are on the issues, then the right side of history ultimately prevails. I believe the same will hold true in this fight to protect our Democracy.
Biden To Announce New Gun Regulation And Name ATF Nominee
President Joe Biden will announce a new firearm regulation Monday meant to contain the use of privately made weapons, senior administration officials said, as he comes under pressure to take more steps to address a national crisis of gun violence.
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How Dr. Ben Chavis Defined America’s Environmental Racism
In 1978, the illegal disposal of 30,000 gallons of PCB-laden oil in Warren County, North Carolina, catalyzed a movement for environmental justice. Dr. Ben Chavis, a pivotal figure in this effort, was recently honored at the Mississippi Statewide Environmental Climate Justice Summit for his contributions to the cause.
