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Concerned About Democracy in 2024? Your School Board Could Hold the Key

Education has always been a contentious issue, but as we approach the 2024 elections, it’s become ground zero for broader cultural and political clashes. Book bans targeting diverse and inclusive materials are on the rise, and restrictive gag orders are silencing classroom discussions on critical topics like race, gender, and American history. With the conservative agenda of Project 2025 gaining traction, the threat to both democracy and public education has never been more urgent. In times like these, it’s easy to feel powerless—but, as citizens, we can’t afford to disengage. The fight for our country’s future begins at the local level, particularly with our school boards.

Pregnancy Can Be Deadly For Black Women in Florida

The number of Black women suffering from maternal morbidity and mortality continues to rise causing physicians to sound the alarm. According to Dr. Washington Hill, Florida is one of the southern states with that dubious distinction. The Sarasota obstetrician-gynecologist has watched the malady grow in his fifty years of experience as a high-risk pregnancy physician.

Anya Cook nearly died because she did not receive a common surgical procedure.

The Unstoppable Rise of Black Women Voters

As we approach this critical election season, a remarkable story unfolds across America. Young Black women are not just registering to vote at unprecedented rates - they're poised to make their voices heard at the ballot box like never before. With a staggering 175% increase in voter registration according to recent data from TargetSmart, this surge is not just a statistic; it's a powerful statement about the future of our democracy and a continuation of Black women's longstanding commitment to civic engagement.

The Cannabis Voter - The Pathway to Winning the White House

Both the Harris and Trump campaigns must understand that diverse cannabis voters are looking for a President who supports legalization with equity. A diverse cannabis industry built on fairness can generate wealth and help address the harms caused by past policies. The industry also offers opportunities in AgTech, clean energy, and cannabis tourism, which can drive growth in key states. In anew poll released on August 31 by Ragnar Research, undecided voters in key swing states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin strongly support marijuana reform, with 84% of respondents favoring medical cannabis and 62% backing broader adult-use legalization.

Reginald Alston

The Death of Truth?

WASHINGTON, DC – In today’s digital era, truth is under siege, threatening democracy and exposing societies to not only disinformation and misinformation, but also to character assassinations and disruptive personal vendettas.

The Middle East Crisis and the Failure of the UN Security Council

WASHINGTON, Sep. 26, CMC – As the Middle East plunges deeper into conflict, the weakness of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the body charged with maintaining international peace and security, is being starkly exposed. Entrusted with the “primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security,” the UNSC has been paralyzed by the veto power wielded by each of its five permanent members, who often prioritize national interests and alliances over collective global responsibility.

We Lost the Count of Trump’s Fabrications and Outright Lies

The first debate is over and Vice President Harris is ready for another one. “Under the bright lights, the American people got to see the choice they will face this fall at the ballot box: between moving forward with Kamala Harris, or going backward with Trump,” says Harris’s team.

Beaten Women Syndrome

So many women, girlfriends, wives, common law wives, are suffering from the effects of being battered, physically assaulted, whipped into submission, punched and kicked, by demons who purport to be husbands, lovers or boyfriends.

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