A caller identifying as Rick, an Indiana Republican, called into C-Span Sunday to remind viewers what people in power sounded like 70 years ago. Or maybe it was all a joke. Or a dare. Or the product of one too many shots of moonshine. Or perhaps he serves as a reminder that Donald Trump’s re-election...
A new law in Tennessee mandating that police charge both children and adults who make threats of mass violence with felonies, whether the threats are credible or not, has resulted in escalating arrests of young students, some of whom have mental and intellectual disabilities. Among them is “Ty,” a 13-year-old, Black boy with autism who...
In a significant decision, California voters have chosen to reject Proposition 6, which aimed to amend the state constitution to abolish forced labor in prisons. This outcome means that involuntary servitude remains legal within the state’s correctional facilities, allowing inmates to be compelled to work or face punishment for refusal. The historical context of prison...
White football players at a high school in Spokane, Washington targeted their Black teammates for racial harassment and sexual assaults that were tantamount to gang rape, and school officials who knew about it did nothing to rein in their behavior for several months, a new lawsuit contends. Four Black former Mead High School football players...
In a powerful demonstration of authentic political engagement, hip-hop artist Cardi B has forcefully addressed accusations surrounding her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign. The Grammy-winning artist’s response challenges common assumptions about celebrity political involvement, highlighting a deeper commitment to civic engagement beyond financial motivations. This development comes at a...
Whenever you hear someone compare Donald Trump to a historical figure, hyperbole is likely to follow, whether it comes from opponents, supporters, or the man himself. There have been many Hitler comparisons from never-Trumpers, including this one from author J.D. Vance in 2016: “I go back and forth between thinking Trump is a cynical a**hole...
