by Andre Earls | Aug 21, 2019 | Environment
WASHINGTON – Several hundred animal rights activists joined similar groups around the world on Saturday to protest cruelty to animals, marching from the White House to the Capitol as they chanted such slogans as “Animal clothing isn’t fashion, where the hell is your...
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by Andre Earls | Jul 31, 2019 | Immigration
WASHINGTON – Nearly 1,000 teenagers in yellow shirts and carrying yellow and white signs saying “Protect Immigrant Rights” rallied near the Capitol Reflecting Pool Thursday to protest immigrant treatment in detention facilities and raids against undocumented workers....
by Andre Earls | Jul 31, 2019 | Sports
WASHINGTON – The first black player in the National Hockey League, Willie, O’Ree, deserves the Congressional Gold Medal because of his trailblazing role in the 1960s, Republican Sen. Tim Scott said Thursday in announcing his push for a vote to award Congress’ top...
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by Andre Earls | Jul 11, 2019 | Featured, Immigration
WASHINGTON, July 11 — Senate Democrats introduced a bill Thursday calling for the end of family separations at the U.S. border with Mexico, as well as bolstering health and safety protections for children and families. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New...
by Andre Earls | Jul 2, 2019 | Education
WASHINGTON – The NCAA established a committee in May to examine the implications of North Carolina Rep. Mark Walker’s bill that would allow college athletes to be paid for endorsements or appearances, but Walker’s office said it will schedule a meeting in the coming...
