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Month: August 2024


A Better Way Forward: The Case for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Posted on August 17, 2024

Immigration has always been the lifeblood of the American experiment, fueling our economy, enriching our culture, and reminding us of… Read more

Posted in Education, Policy, Rights and Equality     


Peace in Our Time

Posted on August 16, 2024 Updated on August 16, 2024

World peace has been an elusive dream, often considered unattainable due to the complex web of conflicts that span the… Read more

Posted in Climate, Education, Finance, Healthcare, Policy     


From Debate to Consensus: The Child Tax Credit Finds New Bipartisan Support

Posted on August 15, 2024 Updated on August 15, 2024

A year ago, I discussed the critical importance of the expanded child tax credit (CTC) in providing financial relief to… Read more

Posted in Education, Finance, Healthcare, Policy     


For as long as he wants it to be. Trump’s control of the GOP, win or lose.

Posted on August 14, 2024 Updated on August 14, 2024

As the 2024 election approaches, the Republican Party faces an uncertain future if former President Trump fails to secure victory…. Read more

Posted in Policy, Rights and Equality     


Sustainability and Public Health: The Unseen Crisis of Climate Change

Posted on August 13, 2024

The specter of climate change looms large over our world, threatening not just the environment, but the very foundation of… Read more

Posted in Climate, Healthcare, Policy     


The Rising Political Power of Alpha Kappa Alpha: A New Force in Lobbying

Posted on August 12, 2024 Updated on August 13, 2024

As we continue to explore the influence of lobbying groups in American politics, it is impossible to overlook the burgeoning… Read more

Posted in Education, Finance, Policy, Rights and Equality     


The Inherent Influence of AIPAC: A Force Pulling the Democratic Party to the Center

Posted on August 12, 2024 Updated on August 13, 2024

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has long been recognized as one of the most influential lobbying organizations in… Read more

Posted in Policy, Rights and Equality     


Rock’s Poet Laureate

Posted on August 11, 2024 Updated on August 15, 2024

Last night, under the warm August sky at the Lawn in Indianapolis, I had the immense pleasure of again experiencing… Read more

Posted in Art, Music, Rights and Equality     


Rethinking Progressive Politics: The Defeat of Two Squad Members and Its Implications

Posted on August 8, 2024

Two members of the progressive group known as “The Squad” have been defeated in their primary races this year. Rep…. Read more

Posted in Finance, Policy     


Gangster Makes Good: Snoop Dogg as a Brand Ambassador for the Olympics

Posted on August 6, 2024 Updated on August 5, 2024

Image is everything. And there’s nothing quite like the street credibility of a gangster-turned-cultural icon. Enter Snoop Dogg: rapper, entrepreneur,… Read more

Posted in Art, Media, Music, Sports     


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