Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey introduced the Brittany Clardy Act in the House of Representatives. The proposed law would establish a new Justice Department office focused on missing and murdered Black girls and women, who often receive less attention from law enforcement and the media when compared […]
Previously colonized by Spain, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States as an aftermath of the Spanish American War. Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917. Nevertheless, because Puerto Rico has remained a territory of the U.S. and has not been incorporated as a state, rights and representation are limited for the […]
Maine politicians are trying to attract the younger generation by forgiving up to $40,000 in student loan debt to first-time homebuyers. Maine Senate President Troy Jackson told Business Insider has a tough time filling its job market. Residents in the state are getting older and retiring, while at the same time, younger people may not have the capital for […]
Kentucky lawmakers are hoping to pass a bill that enforces penalties on protesters who taunt or insult officers. Republicans in the state Senate said S.B. 211 is a “tool” to protect officers at protests “because in those situations when you’ve got someone that’s right up in your face, yelling in your face, waving their arms, calling […]