California Governor Gavin Newsom says he will file a lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard, calling the move “illegal, immoral, and unconstitutional” during an interview with MSNBC. The Trump administration has cited a federal statute allowing the use of troops in cases of rebellion or threats against U.S. government authority. […]
Source: Andrew Lichtenstein / Getty The Complex Legacy of the U.S. Prison System The U.S. prison system has a storied past, marked by its complexity, controversy, and cultural impact. No two prisons are alike, yet certain facilities stand out for their infamous reputations, historical significance, and notorious inmates. These institutions represent some of the most crucial intersections of justice and punishment, each with stories that reflect broader societal challenges and […]
Source: Christopher Polk / Getty It’s time to give Jasmine Crockett her flowers. Fearless and unapologetically outspoken Crockett—who currently serves on both the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees—is gearing up to make waves in Washington. On Tuesday, the Texas Democrat announced her campaign for the position of Ranking Member of the powerful House Oversight Committee, which plays a critical role in holding the federal government accountable by investigating waste, fraud, […]
Source: Jason Armond / Getty California Governor Gavin Newsom says he will file a lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard, calling the move “illegal, immoral, and unconstitutional” during an interview with MSNBC. The Trump administration has cited a federal statute allowing the use of troops in cases of rebellion or threats against U.S. government authority. Over the weekend, about 300 National Guard members were deployed […]
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.
Proposed cuts to Medicaid will cause many individuals, families and communities to suffer for that very reason--poverty.
A new HBO documentary is set to pull the curtain back on one of the darkest chapters in Ohio State University’s history. Surviving Ohio State, produced by George Clooney and directed by Oscar and Emmy winner Eva Orner, premieres June 17th on HBO and will stream on Max. The project has been in development for […]
The unanimous ruling lowers the legal threshold for majority-group plaintiffs in discrimination cases, reigniting debate over reverse bias, workplace fairness, and the future of DEI initiatives.
To provide an update on where things stand currently in Altadena, here is a list of some of the most important developments.
