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Arizona primary campaigns energize voters who endorse claims of election fraud
In line with a number of other Republican contenders in the 2022 primaries, far right politicians in Arizona are using the disproved narrative that the 2020 election was riddled with fraud to bolster their campaigns and advocate for restrictive voting laws.
Latest in Politics
Arizona primary campaigns energize voters who endorse claims of election fraud
In line with a number of other Republican contenders in the 2022 primaries, far right politicians in Arizona are using the disproved narrative that the 2020 election was riddled with fraud to bolster their campaigns and advocate for restrictive voting laws.
Colorado secretary of state candidates fight for GOP nomination, prepare to face Democrat incumbent
A trio of Republicans are jostling for the GOP nomination in Colorado, with former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, indicted on election fraud charges, leading the Republican fundraising but well behind Democrat incumbent Jena Griswold.
Raffensperger beats Trump-endorsed candidate to win GOP secretary of state primary
Brada Raffensperger’s victory in the Republican primary for secretary of State represents a win for establishment Republicans over Trump Republicans.
Latest in Education

Bison Pastrami, Anyone? Preschool Assistant Ensures Kids Get to Know Indigenous Foods
Across the breakfasts, lunches, and snacks Wicoie Nandagikendan serves, Youngbear-Tibbetts incorporates sweet potatoes, fresh fruits, leafy greens, fish, and meat from large game animals like bison, which is extremely low in fat, she said. Recently, she distributed a donation of 300 pounds of bison to students’ families.
Latest in Education
Bison Pastrami, Anyone? Preschool Assistant Ensures Kids Get to Know Indigenous Foods
Across the breakfasts, lunches, and snacks Wicoie Nandagikendan serves, Youngbear-Tibbetts incorporates sweet potatoes, fresh fruits, leafy greens, fish, and meat from large game animals like bison, which is extremely low in fat, she said. Recently, she distributed a donation of 300 pounds of bison to students’ families.
Abolitionist Teaching Network supports education activists
Education activists are financially supported by the Abolitionist Teaching Network’s Activists in Residence program, as well as connected with other activists across the country who advocate for equity in education.
We the People: Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was an oratory study, but it also relays important messages for the next generation
While Lincoln’s 213th birthday was Saturday, experts say the Gettysburg Address relates to current events that the next generation can apply in their lives today, like voting rights and what it means to be an American citizen.
Latest in National Security

‘King of Torture’ testifies in USS Cole case
U.S. contends with CIA torture program in USS Cole bombing case.
Latest in National Security
‘King of Torture’ testifies in USS Cole case
U.S. contends with CIA torture program in USS Cole bombing case.
Guantanamo court weighs testimony from alternative suspect in USS Cole case
Guantanamo Bay commission hears updates in terrorism case
Murray pushes to change U.S. arms sales, prevent misuse of weapons
Washington Sen. Patty Murray is helping lead efforts to restrict arms sales to countries accused of human rights violations after years of congress facing weakened control over weapons sales.
Latest in Social Justice

In U.S., reckoning over church-run indigenous boarding schools begins
Native American leaders and Catholics in Minnesota are working together to confront past abuses.
Latest in Social Justice
In U.S., reckoning over church-run indigenous boarding schools begins
Native American leaders and Catholics in Minnesota are working together to confront past abuses.
Preventing future ‘wrongs’: new USDA equity panel looks to expand agriculture resources to minority communities
Following admissions of historical discrimination within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, members of a new USDA equity commission said at their first meeting Monday that they want to make sure the agency’s resources reach Black farmers as well as undocumented agriculture workers and those without broadband access.
HOW BLACK SPIRITUALITY HAS SHAPED THE BLACK RADICAL TRADITION
WASHINGTON -- In January, Black Lives Matter restarted its #BlackWomenAreDivine project, asking people to nominate Black women or femme-identified people, 20 of whom will be honored by Black Lives Matter in March. “We are the sacred mamas, builders, teachers, and...
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Soul food and the African diaspora for lunch hour: Sweet Home Café ends Black History Month on a sweet note
The restaurant, nestled on the lower level of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, hosted a chef’s residency program throughout February.
New Regional Small Business Administration Leader Was Influenced By His Restaurateur Father In Spokane (And Maybe Fruitcake)
Spokane native Mike Fong was appointed by President Joe Biden in November to lead the Small Business Administration’s Pacific Northwest office. Fong, who has spent over 20 years in public service, said his interest in politics may have begun with his great grandfather (and fruitcakes).
New FDA program could boost drug development for rare diseases
A proposed FDA pilot, the Rare Disease Endpoint Advancement program, aims to bolster clinical trials for rare diseases by increasing collaboration between industry and the FDA to determine meaningful endpoints for rare diseases in clinical trials.
Latest in Immigration

Immigration activists draw from historical resistance to fight Title 42
WASHINGTON -- In 2021, CBP carried out over 1.6 million apprehensions at the border –– a level not seen for 20 years, according to a March report by the American Immigration Council. As the crisis at the southern border worsens, immigration advocates and activists are...
Lawmakers split on effectiveness of Remain in Mexico policy
Republicans and Democrats sparred over immigration policy Wednesday at a House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing on the Trump administration’s “Remain In Mexico” policy that a court ordered President Joe Biden to continue.
Maryland advocates seek to aid unaccompanied children
Advocacy organizations across Maryland seek to aid unaccompanied minors as the state experiences a record influx of migrant children arriving without parents or guardians.
Latest in Environment

Environmentalist and Grammy winner Carole King testifies in House committee on forest management
Environmental advocates, including singer-songwriter Carole King, said the Forest Service’s wildfire prevention tactics are doing more harm than good at Wednesday’s subcommittee hearing.
Lawmakers push for ‘equitable action’ to fund fight against climate change
In the wake of recent grim reports on the status of climate change, lawmakers vowed to provide ‘equitable’ funding to combat the warming climate.
Q&A: Gov. Jay Inslee’s Thoughts on Countering Climate Change in the State of Washington and Beyond
Last year, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, signed two major climate initiatives into law as part of his state’s Climate Commitment Act. Inside Climate News spoke with the governor about his inspiration, climate strategy and agenda for the state.
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