Rihanna’s Native Barbados Becomes A Republic
Barbados became a Republic on its 55th anniversary of independence after nearly 400 years of British ruling. The country cut ties with the British monarchy, removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state in a celebration that went from the late hours of Monday night into the early peaks of Tuesday. Barbados inaugurated its first-ever […]
US Added to List of “Backsliding Democracies”
The United States was added to a list of “backsliding democracies” for the first time on Monday. The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), a European-based think tank, claims that the world is becoming more authoritarian. The report studied the state of democracy globally based on events that have impacted democratic governance during […]
Sandy Hook Victims Family Win Big Against Alex Jones
The families of eight Sandy Hook victims have won a defamation lawsuit against InfoWars founder Alex Jones. Jones, a conspiracy extremist, had called the massacre of 26 students and educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut “a giant hoax,” claiming that it was “completely fake with actors.” This is the fourth defamation case that […]
The Infamy of a Cult Leader; A Comparison between Jim Jones and Donald Trump
The term “cult” has most recently been loosely used to describe former President Donald Trump’s mass following. From names like Trump supporters, Trumpism, Trumpers, or even Cult of Trump have all described the immense dedication for Donald Trump. But the word “cult” carries a history of brutal manipulation and false leadership that oftentimes lead to […]
Weekend Review: The House Passes a $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
After months of uncertainty and postponement of several social policy bills, the House passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill on Friday night. The bill focuses on rebuilding the country’s public works systems such as public transit, roads, railways, and bridges. It will also fund new climate resilience initiatives and expand access to high-speed internet service. The passage […]
Democrats Reeling After Losses As Murphy Narrowly Win NJ
A sobering reality hit Democrats as Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, pulled off a surprise win in Virginia Governor’s race on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Democratic Gov. Phill Murphy crawled to the finish line to defeat Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli. Ciattarelli was within a percentage point of the incumbent Phill Murphy and has not conceded. Ciattarelli spokesperson Stami […]
Sudan Military Coup Condemned As Fatal Protests Continue
Protests continue to rage in Sudan after a military overtook the government on Monday. Bridges were closed, the internet was inaccessible, and phone calls were difficult to make on Monday when the takeover happened. The coup came just a few weeks before Sudan’s top general, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, was reported to cease control of the […]
Hope for Voters Rights Fade as Patience Wears Thin for Black Leaders
Senate Republicans have blocked a key voters rights bill on Wednesday for the third time this year, leading Democrats to question their next move. The Freedom to Vote Act, aimed at correcting the nation’s election system and disbanding voter suppression, failed to advance in the U.S. Senate after unanimous opposition from Republicans. The bill, introduced […]
Colin Powell, Trailblazing General Dies of COVID-19 Despite Vaccine
Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state and the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff died on Monday morning at 84 from COVID-19 complications. A statement posted on Powell’s Facebook page by his family said that he suffered from complications of COVID-19, despite being “fully vaccinated.” Powell was receiving treatment at Walter Reed National […]
Weekend Reviews: 46 Afghans Killed in Shiite Mosque Bombings
At least 46 people were killed, and more than 140 others were injured in a Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan on Friday afternoon after a suicide bomb attack. An Islamic State-Khorasan (ISIS-K) group has taken responsibility for the horrific bombing. The attack occurred during Friday prayers while the mosque was packed with dozens of worshippers […]
