Biden’s State of the Union: Lots of Empty Promises
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, President Biden delivered his State of the Union speech. And it was in line with how the Democratic Party and Biden’s administration have presented themselves since Biden took office. In short, there were a bunch of promises, most of which will likely never be fulfilled. Biden pronounced that his administration is […]
Black History Under Attack
In August 2022, the College Board announced a new course offering: AP (Advanced Placement) African-American Studies. Many eminent scholars participated in crafting the course and celebrated the proposed new curriculum. In January, however, a pushback began when Republican Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, preparing to run for president, announced that, after viewing the draft version, […]
Israel’s Genocidal Policies Intensify while the Right Wing Consolidates Power
Israel’s new government, under the long-serving President Benjamin Netanyahu, is overseeing an acceleration of Israel’s policy of physically erasing the Palestinian people from their historic homeland. Netanyahu’s government, staffed by Israeli politicians who openly call for the annexation of Palestinian land and the expulsion of Palestinian people, has launched one of its most brutal military […]