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In Georgia, a bill to sever all connections with the American Library Association (ALA) is advancing through the state legislature. This move comes amid concerns from some conservatives over the ALA’s perceived politicization, particularly regarding its influence on public and school library collections. The bill, sponsored by Republican state Sen. Larry Walker, was motivated by […]
The special election to fill the vacancy of expelled New York Republican Congressman George Santos has become a focal point for testing Democratic strategies in swing districts crucial for House control in November. The race, dominated by immigration politics, features former Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi and Nassau County Republican legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip. With public […]
Long time Democratic house speaker Nancy Pelosi just announced she’s stepping away from the leadership role with the party. The long time congresswoman said she’s still going to represent her district in San Francisco. Nancy Pelosi made the announcement right after Republicans officially won control in this year’s elections. https://www.npr.org/2022/11/17/1133397685/house-speaker-pelosi-step-down
If you thought the dating game was hard! Add your political party chose to the top of the list. A 2020 YouGov/Economist poll found that 86% of Americans think it has become harder to date someone who supports the opposite political party. Experts say that who you vote for has now risen to be among […]
Monday, Monroe County Executive, Adam Bello, said Republicans in the Monroe County Legislature are currently trying to push the Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Michael Mendoza out of his position. In his statement Monday, Bello said: “Last week, under the guise of ethics reform, county legislature Republicans and their super majority partners in the Black and […]
Congratulations to Kristen Clarke! Clarke was confirmed by the Senate this week to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. The longtime civil rights lawyer, Clarke is the first woman of color to formally serve in the position. Democrats and Republicans fought over Clarke’s record during confirmation to earn the appointment. According to Yahoo News, […]
It seems as though there is a new announcement about the COVID-19 virus every day. Over the last week or so, the CDC announced that those who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear their masks outside. However, despite this new announcement, many who are fully vaccinated, such as President Biden, are still wearing […]
Now that the COVID-19 Relief bill has gone through and Americans have begun receiving their stimulus checks in the mail, the Biden administration is beginning preparations for its next White House priority: a $3 trillion investment package on infrastructure and domestic needs. In a meeting with Senate Democrats on Monday, Biden discussed building the foundation […]
American legislatures are hopeful that President Joe Biden will be able to sign in the newest COVID-19 relief bill in the next couple of weeks. This week, the Senate will be voting on the bill that has a higher price tag than former President Obama’s stimulus plan. The biggest item in thebill is the $1400 […]
According to projections, Rev. Raphael Warnock has been elected to be the first Black Senator of Georgia. The Reverend is the first Democratic Senator to be elected to Georgia in over 20 years. Some of the credit should go to local activists and House leader Stacey Adams, for their effort in putting together voter registration […]