The University of Michigan finds itself in hot water as students take legal action against what they claim is a targeted campaign to silence pro-Palestinian voices on campus. The federal lawsuit, which has sent shockwaves through academic circles, paints a troubling picture of alleged discrimination and constitutional rights violations. A pattern of selective discipline emerges...
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‘Talked About Murder As If It Was Like Making a Sandwich’: Judge Said Sociopathic Child Attacker Showed a ‘Level of Glee and Pride’ on Cellphone Video of 64-Year-Old Man’s Beating Death In D.C.
The youngest of five girls who were charged in the brutal beating death of a 64-year-old man will spend several years in prison until she’s an adult, a judge ruled. The 13-year-old girl, who was 12 at the time of the attack last year, pleaded guilty to the assault charge she faced for the death...
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Campaign Contrasts aims to transform Democratic strategies postelection
A trio of former staffers from Vice President Kamala Harris has launched a new grassroots agency called Campaign Contrasts, aiming to introduce innovative strategies to the Democratic Party. The founders — Anatole Jenkins, Brandon Thompson and Jose Nunez — believe that the party needs a fresh approach to connect with voters and win elections effectively....
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‘He Was Pushing for a Reaction’: TikTok Explodes as Black Woman Stands Firm Against Shockingly Racist Attack by White Man
Imagine sitting at a bus stop, minding your own business, when a stranger begins attacking your ancestral homeland. Most people would respond with a straightforward “f*** you!” Some might try to ignore him. But TikTok user @selam_lethiopia, faced with a passive-aggressive man on a British bus, decided on a different approach, responding with a warm...
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Herschel Walker appointed ambassador to the Bahamas by Donald Trump
In a surprising political move, former Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as the American ambassador to the Bahamas. This announcement was made on Dec. 17 via Trump’s Truth Social platform, according to HipHipWired. In his post, Trump praised Walker’s extensive background in sports and Walker’s previous role in...
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‘This Is Insane!’: Republican Party In Shambles As Elon Musk Seemingly Calls the Shots on Crucial Budget Bill, Plunges Government Toward Shutdown
Just two weeks ago, the headline would seem improbable: “Musk Spikes Budget Bill.” What does the world’s richest man have to do with legislation that would stop a government shutdown? It’s a good question that some congressional Republicans are finally starting to ask as they try to navigate the looming kleptocracy led by a power-hungry...
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Karen Baptiste wants you to know about the preschool to prison pipeline
Karen Baptiste, Ph.D.,is a former special education teacher who has dedicated her life to fighting for Black and brown students who are being mishandled by the school system. During her time as an educator, she saw how many kids, especially those from her community, were being sent to special education classes unnecessarily. When she recognized...