DOJ Appeals Federal Judge’s Title 42 Decision
The DOJ has filed an appeal against a Federal Judge’s decision to block the Biden Administration’s attempt to end Title 42. Title 42 allows Border Patrol officials to deport migrants from foreign countries back to their nation of origin, allegedly protecting public health in the face of unpredictable COVID outbreaks. The Biden administration had planned […]
Putin’s Possible Motive in Overtaking Ukraine
Since Russia’s most recent invasion of Ukraine on February 24, an estimated 549 civilians have died and nearly a thousand are reported to be wounded. However, most contend the actual number is likely higher. Two-and-a-half million people have fled Ukraine since the invasion, the fastest refugee crisis since World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin has silenced […]
White House Withdraws Mandate for Larger Employers
The Biden White House withdrew its mandate for larger companies two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from enforcing private employers to mandate coronavirus vaccines on employees. The Supreme Court claimed that OSHA exceeded its authority to protect workers. The U.S. Department of Labor released a statement on Tuesday […]
Biden’s Fiery Call to Change Filibuster
President Biden is refusing to keep “quiet” any longer. In a speech on Tuesday at the Atlanta University Center, Biden urged Senate Democrats to change the filibuster, a Republican block that has delayed the passing of a voting rights bill. Voting rights block is an attack on democracy “I’ve been having these quiet conversations with members of […]
Sen. Manchin Opposes Build Back Better Bill
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia did not budge on his stance on the Build Back Better plan on Sunday when he announced that he does not support President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion plan. His decision has ceased any final negotiations of the latest version of the legislation. Sen. Manchin made an appearance on Fox […]
Is the ‘Biden Boom’ an Improvement to the Economy?
Americans are not seeing eye to eye with President Biden as unemployment declines while inflation is continually on the rise. Rising costs and the ongoing pandemic have caused concern for many, but, according to Biden, unemployment rates are at it’s best, and he insists that inflation is slowly reducing. Is this a real economic recovery? […]
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 […]
Big Promises, Few Mechanisms to Follow Through At COP26
As global leaders descend on Glasgow, Scotland, for COP26, many promises have been offered to stymie the worst effects of climate change. More than 100 world leaders promised to end deforestation by 2030 and 90 countries are set to sign a pledge to cut methane emissions. However, due to the track record of similar pledges, there is much […]
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 […]
Inhumane Haitian Migrants Treatment Reminds Many Of Historic Slavery Images
Thousands of Haitian migrants took shelter at an encampment under a bridge on the Texas border last Saturday. Now, the site at Del Rio, Texas, is empty of the 15,000 Haitians seeking asylum after the Biden Administrations’ mass deportation on Monday. The Biden administration has received criticism about how the situation was handled after recent […]