Jewish family fled hometown after Mike Johnson warned of ‘enemy’ to the gospel: report - Raw Story

A Jewish family that challenged christian prayer in their local school fled their home town after then-evangelical attorney Mike Johnson warned of an “enemy” that was “silencing the gospel,” according to a new report.Johnson’s words, spoken when he was a senior attorney with the evangelical legal gr..

Rep. Dean Phillips, running for president, won’t seek reelection to Congress.

Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips will not run for re-election to the U.S. House as he goes all in on his primary campaign against President Joe Biden.

Race influences professional investors’ judgments | Stanford News

In evaluating high-performing venture capital funds, professional investors rate white-led teams more favorably than they do black-led teams.

Affirmative action backlash hits maternal health program for Black women

Conservative groups have sued to shut down the Abundant Birth Project, part of a national backlash against affirmative action in health care.

Latino backlash grows over Donald Trump’s friendly Univision interview - The Washington Post

Members of Congress plan to ask for a meeting with a company executive as a famous actor, one of Univision’s founders and Latino rights advocacy groups speak out.

De’Keither Stamps Flips Seat on Public Service Commission

Democrat De’Keither Stamps won the Mississippi Public Service Commission’s central district election, ousting Republican incumbent Brent Bailey.

Texas House Democrats Vote to Defeat Private School Voucher Scams — Texas Democratic Party

NYC public libraries shutter weekend service due budget cuts

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Public libraries in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn will be forced to close on weekends after Mayor Eric Adams announced the full list of proposed cuts to city funding. The 5% budget cut will impact every city agency across New York City including the police and sa..

Menendez gets a new lawyer - New Jersey Globe

It looks like Abbe Lowell is out as Bob Menendez’s defense attorney. Court filings on Thursday show that Lowell’s firm, Winston & Strawn, has

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This unique supper club has a deep purpose: Honoring the work of enslaved chefs throughout history | Salon.com

"We build a makeshift wood-fired hearth . . . an integral part of the enslaved chef experience"

Young People on Life in Ron DeSantis’s Florida | Teen Vogue

Teen Vogue spoke with nearly two dozen young people throughout Florida about Governor Ron Desantis’s anti-trans, antiabortion, and more policies impacting them.

‎LeVar Burton Reads: "Galaxy Girl and the November Monstrosity" by Aleksandra Hill on Apple Podcasts

A superhero returns home for Thanksgiving. Find more from Aleksandra Hill at aleksandrahill.com and khoreomag.com.

Dean Phillips Vows To Appoint Republicans To Cabinet

If elected president, Dean Phillips promises to select an ideologically diverse cabinet, with Republicans and Democrats holding positions.

FACT SHEET: President Joe Biden to Announce First-Ever White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, An Effort Led by First Lady Jill Biden and the White H..

The new initiative will fundamentally change how we approach and fund women’s health research. Despite making up more than half of the population, women have been understudied and underrepresented in health research for far too long. Research on women’s health is drastically underfunded, leading to ..

How Moms for Liberty and a notorious English teacher exploited a high school student 

On October 25, as Popular Information previously reported, two members of Moms for Liberty went to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office in Florida and accused public school librarians of felonies, alleging they were distributing pornography to minors. The basis of the complaint was the popula..

Diwali 2023 - date, puja time, significance and how to do puja | Business Insider India

Diwali or Deepavali is perhaps the most popular festival for the Hindus worldwide. Literally translating as ‘festival of lights’, Diwali celebration is the

Report finds people with disabilities continue to face outsized barriers to voting | PBS NewsHour

From transportation troubles to a lack of accessible equipment, researchers estimate that if accommodations were prioritized, over 2 million more votes would be cast.

How a Black Farmers' Co-Op Is Returning to Regenerative Farming

In the 20th century, Black farmers in the US lost 90% of their land. New initiatives like Jubilee Justice hope to encourage economic equity and community.

What Happened In 2023, And What Does It Mean For 2024? – Split Ticket

It goes without saying that Democrats broadly exceeded pre-election expectations last Tuesday. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear won reelection comfortably, improving relative to his 2019 performance across the state. In Mississippi, challenger Brandon Presley came closer to winning the gubernatorial r..

Melanin Café: The Alabama Coffee Shop That Teaches Black History With Every Cup - Travel Noire

The owners of Melanin Café are serving a splash of Black history to Alabama patrons with every cup of coffee. Founded by Catrice Hixon and her...