The United States, once the self-styled torchbearer of democracy, is now teetering on the edge of oligarchy—a system where the rich few pull the strings and everyone else fights for crumbs. Let’s not sugarcoat it: the “land of the free” has sold…
Today: September 15, 2025
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By Janai Nelson In the span of just a week, President Trump has issued a deluge of executive orders—over thirty by most counts—launching sweeping attacks on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs and threatening the fundamental rights of all Americans. From…
For years, my dog struggled with anxiety. The pacing, the whining, and the constant need for comfort were heartbreaking to watch. A once cheerful companion, my furry friend became withdrawn and skittish. Like many pet owners, I felt helpless. Then I discovered…
Incoming President-elect Donald Trump has never been one to shy away from making history—or rewriting it, for that matter. Even well known for his flair for the dramatic, his latest proposals have left many scratching their heads—or perhaps clutching their passports in existential dread.…
This year, journalism found itself at an inflection point. At “Covering A Divided Nation: Lessons from Black and Brown Media,” a summit and event organized by URL Media and co-hosted by and held at the National Press Club Journalism Institute. I was…
By LaBode Obanor As the nation enters the fourth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, the Trump January 6 Pardons Debate has once again taken center stage. Should Donald Trump have the authority to pardon individuals convicted for their roles…
As an ecosystem of Black and diverse-owned media owners, the Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute (BOMESI) stands united in our support and admiration for Vice President Kamala Harris, who ran an inspiring and powerful campaign. Harris’s journey to the ballot…
Nader identifies the party's shift to corporate interests, lack of clear policy proposals, and abandonment of working-class voters as critical factors that paved the way for Trump’s win…
The Republicans found a crusader in Donald Trump who championed their values with relentless zeal; now, Kamala Harris stands poised to lead the Democrats with that same unwavering resolve.…
By Dr. Kimberly F. Monroe From their epic losses spring the fruits of a solidarity that binds us,Human to human,Oppressed to oppressed “What is Palestine to the US?” by Mumia Abu Jamal “My sisters, you are so beautiful,” Ali Mohamed Jeddha greeted…
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