Politics

President Joe Biden signed an executive order requiring employers to be paid $15 minimum wage to workers covered under a federal contract. Right now, the minimum wage for workers under federal contact is $10.95 per hour. All federal agencies will be required to incorporate a $15 minimum wage in new contract solicitations starting Jan. 30, 2022. […]

Rochester Police Chief Cynthia Herriott-Sullivan released details on a new mandatory training program for officers.  The program is designed to recognize and learn how to deal with excited delirium, as well as working with adolescents and young people. The Robert E. Craig Institute for Ethical Leadership will feature a number of different learning opportunities. Some […]

Last night, President Biden had addressed Congress, and amid a pandemic stated; “Turning peril into possibility. Crisis into opportunity. Setback into strength.” This addressing is presented to us after just about 100 days into his presidency. President Biden has now introduced his new plan, the American Families Plan. He stated four components of his new […]

This week, the Justice Department and judges noted Trump’s continued promotion of the 2020 election conspiracy may lead to future violence.  The courts weighed in on the future dangerousness of the capitol rioters while they consider keeping them in jail before trial. CNN quoted, “‘It’s never too late’ for pro-Trump extremist groups like the Proud […]

U.S. Rep. Grothman, a Republican from Glenbeulah WI, would like the FCC to ban sexual performances, such as Cardi B’s ‘Wap.’ Rep. Grothman stated in his speech on the house floor this past Thursday that Cardi B’s performance at this year’s Grammy Awards was “inconsistent with basic decency.” “I’ve received some complaints in my office, […]

President Biden addressed the Nation on Wednesday to celebrate another milestone in the Covid19 vaccine campaign. 200 million shots have been administered since he got into office three months ago. As the focus of the promotional campaign switches focus onto working adults, Biden is calling on businesses to offer paid time of for employees to […]

Would vote for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to be President of the United States? The Newsweek poll states at least 46 percent of Americans support Johnson running for president. Johnson recently addressed the notion after a poll showed he has high favorability to campaign, calling the poll “humbling.” “I don’t think our Founding Fathers EVER envisioned […]

Tishaura Jones made a historic victory as the first Black woman elected mayor in St. Louis, a triumph for progressive candidates in the St. Louis region. Jones stated race will no longer be an afterthought in the mayor’s office. The election occurred amidst the unrest at local jails, rising gun violence and a pandemic that […]

Dick Parsons, one of the first Black CEOs of a fortune 500 company, believes Georgia’s new legislation to be an attempt to surpress Black vote.  The law, on paper, is meant to decrease voter fraud, but Parsons thinks this is a poor cover up. Parsons said, “What does feeding somebody or giving somebody a glass […]

Over one week ago, a new bill was passed in Georgia that is designed to “ensure election integrity.” This bill creates new restrictions on mail-in and weekend voting while expanding some voters’ access to in-person early voting. Civil Rights advocates are speaking out against this new law as it disenfranchises Voters of Color. There are […]