Tyreek Hill, star wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, was stopped and manhandled by Miami Dade police, highlighting the ongoing issue of racial profiling and the criminalization of Black men.
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Kamala Harris trounces Trump in debate
Kamala Harris delivered a highly impressive debate performance, while Donald Trump made baffling claims.
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​Strip searches are sexual assaults by the state
In Minnesota’s prisons, strip searches of men are a form of sexualized abuse that can cause psychological and physiological harm, and are a form of state-sanctioned sexual assault.
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Don’t underestimate Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris is a meteor who will bring joy, warmth and compassion to the Oval Office.
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Kamala Harris’ Black agenda: A record of accomplishments
VP Kamala Harris has implemented a number of initiatives to benefit Black Americans, including passing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act and providing funding to HBCUs.
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The critical importance of Black men’s health
The health and well-being of Black men is a critical issue that requires a multifaceted approach to address the social determinants of health and promote equity in all areas of society.
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Gus Walz’s joy at DNC is a strength, not a weakness
Gus Walz, a young man with autism, was praised for his joy and pride in his father’s speech at the Democratic National Convention.
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Defining Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is a traditional Democratic politician who is smart, experienced and focused, and if elected president, she will give America what it needs most from its president: a reversion toward the mean.
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Trump’s fixation on Black Power symbols
Donald Trump has strategically used symbolism to align himself with minority communities, including raising his fist in a Black power salute.
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Kamala Harris Definitely Earned It (DEI)
Vice President Kamala Harris has a strong electoral record, having won multiple elections and served as District Attorney and California Attorney General.
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The Summer Olympics and Black patriotism
Black Americans proudly wear red, white, and blue at the Summer Olympics, celebrating their heritage and patriotism despite the country’s history of racism and exclusion.
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Kamala Harris and Black joy: Why the vice president’s laughter matters
Vice President Kamala Harris is paving the way for Black women to embrace joy.
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Lawmakers must champion George Floyd Policing Act in honor of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
The George Floyd Policing Act, which failed to pass in 2021, has a strong chance of changing what we now accept and expect,
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Why isn’t America working the way it’s supposed to?
American politics is becoming increasingly polarized and misgoverned, with prosecutors criminalizing politics.
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Of course, Trump picked J.D. Vance
After all that talk about former prosecutor, senator, and current Vice President Kamala Harris being a “DEI hire,” 78-year-old Trump picked a 39-year-old opportunistic, freshman senator with only one year of experience to be his running mate.
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Summer plans for parents and students
Parents are encouraged to take an active role in their children’s education by teaching them basic skills, reading books from the library.
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The day the Declaration of Independence died: July 1, 2024
The Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed that the government is based on the consent of the governed and that no one is above the law, has been abolished, granting the president official immunity.
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Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive?Â
Climate change is causing hot and humid weather to spread to more places, but clean energy sources like solar and wind power can help mitigate the effects of burning carbon.
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Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 lays groundwork for Trump dictatorship
The Southern Poverty Law Center has reported a surge in white supremacist and anti-government extremist groups, fueled by the mainstreaming of hard-right politics.
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Saving Minnesota’s forests for future generations of public school students
Samuel P. Reed, a forest and climate ecologist in Minnesota, advocates for climate-adaptive strategies on School Trust lands to ensure the long-term sustainability of public education funding.