California legislators approve a law to give priority college admission to descendants of slavery.
Sacramento – On Friday, state lawmakers moved forward with a plan to allow the University of California to give priority admission to students who can trace their ancestry back to enslaved individuals. The new legislation, Parliamentary Bill 7, enables the University of California, California State University, and private universities to prioritize applicants who can prove […]
Author and activist Sarah Schulman will give a talk at The NewSouth Bookstore
Award-Winning Author Discusses Solidarity with Marginalized Groups Renowned author Sarah Schulman, known for The Need for Fantastic Solidarity, will engage in a discussion on September 14th at Newsouth Bookstore focusing on the significance of building unity with marginalized communities. During this event, Schulman will be joined by local activist and artist Ashley Edwards, who is […]
Representative Barry Moore presents a bill to give Americans who are released from custody a photo ID.
Bop Release Card ID Act Introduced by US President US president Barry Moore from Alabama has put forward a new piece of legislation aimed at assisting those who are released from federal custody. The bill, known as the “Bop Release Card ID Act,” has been co-sponsored by US representative Herb Conaway from New Jersey. This […]
Environmental organizations give “Southern Exposure” films to Birmingham Public Library.
Southern Exposure Documentary Series Donated to Libraries The Alabama Rivers Alliance and Black Warrior River Keeper, both dedicated to protecting Alabama’s waterways, have donated copies of the “Southern Exposure” documentary series to all 17 branches of the Birmingham Public Library (BPL). This film series, produced over six summer weeks, aims to highlight remarkable individuals and […]
Texas House Democrats Give In and Return Home
Texas House Democrats Return to Austin Texas House Democrats are set to return to Austin on Tuesday after their recent showdown away from home. To block special sessions focused on rezoning, these Democrats had sought refuge in more liberal states like New York and Illinois. They believe they’ve made their point by successfully halting the […]
Teamsters Give Money to Republican Candidates While the President Claims Democrats Have Left Behind ‘Working People’
Republicans Gain Union Support from Teamsters President Union support for Republicans is on the rise, led by Teamsters president Shawn O’Brien. This year alone, the Teamsters, along with the Democrats, Republicans, and the International Brotherhood of Independent Voters Education (DRIVE) PAC, have funneled nearly $70,000 into Republican campaigns. This marks the second consecutive election cycle […]
Cochise County residents give their opinions on the site for the new jail.
Update on the Cochise County Jail District Debate Tucson, Ariz. – The ongoing discussion about the Cochise County Jail District has seen a new development. Residents gathered for a special board of supervisors meeting in Bisbee to share their thoughts on potential sites for the new facility. After a lengthy conversation, the general consensus leaned […]
Chilean Officials Give Back Keanu Reeves’ Stolen Watches
Chilean Authorities Recover Stolen Watch from Keanu Reeves A watch valued at $125,000, taken from Keanu Reeves during a home robbery back in December 2023, has been returned by Chilean authorities. On Tuesday, officials reported the recovery of six watches, which included a carved Rolex worth approximately $9,500. The prized item was retrieved some months […]
Charles Payne Discusses When China Might Give In to Trump
China’s Tariff Strategy and US Negotiations On “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Fox Business host Charles Payne suggested that China may limit transactions with the U.S. by implementing tariffs. This commentary came as discussions between Chinese officials and Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent were taking place on potential tariff agreements. During the segment, Watters referenced former President Donald […]
Wes Allen requests that Alabama recipients of Ponzi scheme money give it back.
Alabama Secretary of State Seeks Return of Ponzi Scheme Funds Alabama’s Secretary of State, Wes Allen, is requesting the return of contributions made to Alabama Republicans that originated from a large Ponzi scheme, estimated to be worth around $140 million. On Monday, he issued a press release urging those who received the funds to cooperate […]