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The Final Question – The Vice Presidential Debate

The Final Question – The Vice Presidential Debate

by Julia Benbrook | Oct 14, 2020 | Education, Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON – The final question at the vice presidential debate came from someone who can’t vote, Utah 8th grader Brecklynn Brown. It was a surprise to Brown when moderator Susan Page ended the debate with Brown’s question: “When I watch the news all I see is...
Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend tells CBS News what happened on the night of her death

Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend tells CBS News what happened on the night of her death

by India Walton | Oct 14, 2020 | Featured, Social Justice, Topics

WASHINGTON-Breonna Taylor was killed by police on March 13, boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, spoke publicly about the fatal encounter, “I am a million percent sure nobody identified themselves.” In an interview with CBS’ Gayle King on Wednesday, Walker discussed what...
Biden campaign woos ‘Trekkies’

Biden campaign woos ‘Trekkies’

by Nicholas Portuondo | Oct 13, 2020 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON- Andrew Wang, Pete Buttigieg and Stacey Abrams are pushing supporters of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to live long and donate. The Democratic politicians teamed up with 19 former and current “Star Trek” actors, including Patrick Stewart and...
“Not in the business of expressing views”: Barrett skirts questions regarding ACA and abortion during second day of Confirmation Hearing

“Not in the business of expressing views”: Barrett skirts questions regarding ACA and abortion during second day of Confirmation Hearing

by Karli Goldenberg | Oct 13, 2020 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON— In the second day of her Supreme Court confirmation hearing Tuesday, Judge Amy Coney Barrett told the Senate Judiciary Committee that she does not have a political agenda but instead an “agenda to stick the rule of law.” Democrats repeatedly questioned her...
VIDEO: Day one of confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett

VIDEO: Day one of confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett

by Amanda Rooker | Oct 13, 2020 | Featured, Politics, Topics

Monday marked the beginning of confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump’s pick to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the Supreme Court. Senate Judiciary Committee members and Judge Barrett delivered opening remarks, kicking off a...
American Sign Language workshop promotes inclusion in social justice movement

American Sign Language workshop promotes inclusion in social justice movement

by Alicia Diaz and Madison Muller | Oct 8, 2020 | Featured, Social Justice, Topics

(Madison Muller/MNS) WASHINGTON — Throughout the summer, chants reverberated through the streets of D.C. as protesters demanded justice for Black lives. At the same time, a different type of battle cry was also being demonstrated – for those who knew how to spot it....
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