Rising Temperatures, Carbon Could Bump Up Arsenic in Rice
A new study has found that arsenic levels are rising in rice. The cause? Warmer temperatures from climate change and rising carbon dioxide levels.
Month: April 2025
Bill to Hold Charities Liable for Providing Housing to Certain Immigrants Heads to Governor’s Desk
House Republicans refused to allow debate Wednesday on the measure, which has drawn pushback from faith leaders as an infringement on religious freedom.
For Some Black Landowners, 40 Acres and a Nightmare
For generations, Black land dispossession has robbed people of life and land. The current political climate could yield a repeat.
Trump Announces ‘Termination’ of ‘Illegal DEI’ Settlement Over Raw Sewage in Poverty-Stricken, Alabama Communities
The agreement, reached under the Biden Administration, required the state’s Department of Public Health to improve sanitation efforts in Alabama’s Black Belt. It’s unclear what the termination will mean on the ground.
Students Sue Department of Defense for Pulling ‘DEI’ Books From its School Libraries
The lawsuit accuses the agency of violating the First Amendment rights of students by restricting lessons and library books related to race, gender and sexuality.
Trump’s Message: The Law Doesn’t Matter, We Can Do What We Want.
President Donald Trump, by his actions, is saying he doesn't need to obey the law, including court orders.
Maryland Senator Denied Visitation With Wrongly Deported Man in El Salvador
Senator Van Hollen was unable to see Kilmar Abrego Garcia so that he could report his condition to family in Maryland.
“How Can I Take Anyone Seriously Talking About Mohsen Being Antisemitic?”
Mohsen Mahdawi is not antisemitic. Just ask his Jewish-Israeli friends. Our government is lying about green card and student visa holders who are Brown so they can deport them. —Zany Editor
How the Establishment Is Helping Trump’s Revenge-a-thon
Donald Trump has been on his revenge tour since he took office. His most recent orders directed the DOJ to investigate 2 people from his first administration. GET OVER IT!
Trump Administration Moves to Gut Habitat Protections for Endangered Wildlife
The Trump administration issued a proposed rule today that would rescind nearly all habitat protections for endangered species nationwide. These protections for the places where endangered plants and animals live are crucial to ensuring they don’t go extinct. “There’s…
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