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  • Why Ending the Shutdown Made Democrats Look Weak, But Also Made Them Look Human

    Why Ending the Shutdown Made Democrats Look Weak, But Also Made Them Look Human

    The longest government shutdown in U.S. history lasted 41 days after Dems caved in. But hungry children don’t care about optics.

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    Wayne Washington






    Published

    November 11, 2025
  • Virginia’s Next Governor Will Make History as First Woman

    In the fourth story of our ongoing campaign series, we examine Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, one of whom is set to make history when Virginia’s governor’s race is called on Tuesday

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    Wayne Washington






    Published

    November 3, 2025
  • Is ICE  In Chicago Targeting Black Americans For …Deportation? This Is What We Know

    Is ICE In Chicago Targeting Black Americans For …Deportation? This Is What We Know

    You’ve heard ICE is arresting Black Americans in Chi town. Is it true? Sit down because we have answers.

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    Wayne Washington






    Published

    October 4, 2025
  • Florida’s Black Surgeon General Likens Vaccines to Slavery, And Audience’s Reaction Will Stun You

    Florida’s Black Surgeon General Likens Vaccines to Slavery, And Audience’s Reaction Will Stun You

    Florida’s Black surgeon general vows to end vaccine mandates in the state, and he made a deeply offensive comparison while doing so.

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    Wayne Washington






    Published

    September 4, 2025
  • America is Experiencing the Age of the Dominus: Our Moment of Truth

    America is Experiencing the Age of the Dominus: Our Moment of Truth

    OPINION: We struggle to find the language appropriate to describe President Donald Trump’s second term. It’s all more nuanced than most folks think.

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    Wayne Washington






    Published

    February 17, 2026
  • If You Think ICE Won’t Target Black Families, This Black Man’s Story Says Otherwise

    If You Think ICE Won’t Target Black Families, This Black Man’s Story Says Otherwise

    For a long time, we leaned on a fragile, unspoken logic— that immigration enforcement was a Hispanic problem. We were wrong.

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    Wayne Washington






    Published

    January 22, 2026
  • How Stephen A. Smith and These Other Toxic Black Male Media Personalities Build Their Careers on Disrespecting Black Women

    How Stephen A. Smith and These Other Toxic Black Male Media Personalities Build Their Careers on Disrespecting Black Women

    The onslaught of attacks against Black women, LGBTQ people, and common sense in our current media ecosystem isn’t saving us. Unfollow for your sanity.

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    Wayne Washington






    Published

    October 15, 2025
  • Why Biden Deserves a Place On the Black Mount Rushmore But These Other Presidents …Hell No

    When it was about the business of Black Americans, Biden handled far more of it than Presidents like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, etc

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    Wayne Washington






    Published

    February 16, 2026
  • Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment Is a Win for Black People Everywhere

    Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment Is a Win for Black People Everywhere

    Vibe Check’s hosts Zach Stafford and Saeed Jones Discuss Bad Bunny’s trajectory, from bagging groceries in Puerto Rico to becoming the most-streamed artist of last year. 

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    Wayne Washington






    Published

    February 7, 2026
  • America Keeps Trying to Clean Up George Washington’s History, But We Won’t Forget the Nine He Enslaved

    America Keeps Trying to Clean Up George Washington’s History, But We Won’t Forget the Nine He Enslaved

    Removing a park exhibit honoring George Washington’s slaves doesn’t make him more venerable, it makes whitewashing history more obvious.

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    Wayne Washington






    Published

    January 26, 2026
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