Stacey Abrams Sues Georgia To Gain Unlimited Fundraising Committee AccessThe suit is in reference to a law passed last year allowing for "leadership committees” which aren't subject to…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 22, 2022
Sen. McConnell Hasn't Decided How He'll Vote On Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmation“I’m going to listen to the evidence,” the Kentucky senator said on CBS’ “Face the Nation.”ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 21, 2022
Law Enforcement Agencies Declining to Report Hate Crimes, DOJ StatesThe number of police agencies participating in the FBI’s hate crimes has declined for the third straight yearByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 21, 2022
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Hospitalized With Infection“His symptoms are abating, he is resting comfortably, and he expects to be released from the hospital in a day or…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 21, 2022
All-Black Female WWII Battalion Will Receive Congressional Gold MedalThe 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion will be honored due to a bipartisan bill signed by President Biden on…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 18, 2022
Texas Has a Mail-In Ballot Rejection Rate That's Too HighThe Associated Press investigation found that 23,000 mail ballots or 13% were rejected across 187 of Texas’ counties…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 18, 2022
FBI Investigating 6 Suspects After HBCU Bomb ThreatsThe FBI provided an update on the ongoing investigation during the House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 18, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams looks To Roll Back Vaccine Mandate For Private Sector Employers, But No Exceptions ComingThe NYC Mayor hints at repealing the private sector mandate, but is “not going to be rushed in based on a season…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 17, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson To Face Calls For Recusal In Affirmative Action Case Due To Harvard TiesSome point to Brown's six-year position as one of Harvard University's Board of Overseers as an issue.ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 17, 2022
VP Kamala Harris Announces HBCU Security Grants After Persistent Bomb ThreatsHBCUs targeted by the threats could receive grants ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 per campusByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 17, 2022
New York Labor Unions Push Lawmakers To Pass 'Good Cause' Tenant ProtectionsThe heads of 14 labor groups representing hundreds of thousands of workers are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul and…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 16, 2022
The White House States It Will Soon Run Out of Money To Cover Covid Tests and VaccinesA COVID-19 program that pays to test, treat and vaccinate people who don’t have health insurance will be winding…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 16, 2022
Louisiana District Maps Challenged In Lawsuit By Black VotersThe lawsuit filed on Monday alleges the new district maps “embodies Louisiana’s legacy of discrimination."ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 16, 2022
Virginia Superintendents Push Back On Youngkin's Education PlansThe Virginia Association of School Superintendents slams internal changes made to end Virginia's equity initiatives.ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 15, 2022
Senate Republicans Promise 'Respectful' SCOTUS Nominee HearingsEven as the GOP commits to a "fair and thorough" hearing, most will still vote against Judge Jackson's nomination.ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 15, 2022
Biden Administration To Announce Steps Targeted To Close Gender and Racial Pay GapsBiden expected to use an executive order that limits access to federal workers' pay history to determine salaries.ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 15, 2022
Clarence Thomas' wife Ginni Thomas Attended Jan. 6th Rally, But Said She Left Before The Capital Attack HappenedThe wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas also claims she had no role in planning the rally either.ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 14, 2022
Breonna Taylor's Mother Meets With DOJ To Demand Federal Charges Be Brought Against OfficersBreonna Taylor's mom: “For me, I’m trapped in March 13, 2020. I don’t know how people think I should just move on.”ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 14, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams Removes Voluntary Lobbying Disclosure RequirementA new memo states the “Mayor’s Office employees are not required to maintain or file any reports or documents in…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 14, 2022
Georgia State Senate Passes Classroom 'Divisive Concepts' BillThe bill outlines "nine divisive concepts" that would be no longer allowed in Georgia schools if made law.ByMurjani RawlsPublishedMarch 14, 2022