The American Red Cross and other organizations are working to provide shelter, food, water, and emotional support to communities affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, while warning against scams and disinformation.
Tag: Florida
Posted inENVIRONMENT
Biden proposes a rule to help outdoor workers battle extreme heat
President Biden has proposed a new action plan to protect workers and communities from extreme weather, including a federal safety standard for excessive heat exposure in the workplace, which would protect an estimated 36 million U.S. workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses.
Posted inNational News
Florida residents feel impact of strict abortion ban
Florida residents are seeking abortions in other states after Governor Ron DeSantis enacted a near-total abortion ban, which has been met with criticism from U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost and support from U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Posted inPOLITICS
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to trademark the phrase ‘bleach blonde bad-built butch body’
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett has filed a trademark application for the phrase “bleach blonde bad-built butch body” and plans to use the proceeds to secure her Congressional seat and help other people.
Posted inCommentary
This Black History Month fight for the freedom to learn
By Svante Myrick A little over a year ago, the College Board unveiled its long-awaited draft AP African American Studies curriculum. What happened next was sad — and all too predictable. Florida officials, led by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), howled. They claimed the course “lacks educational value” and violated state laws against teaching about race […]
Posted in!Front Page Baltimore News
Marilyn Mosby’s second federal trial comes down to the jury
By Deborah BaileyContributing Editor Marilyn Mosby, a former Baltimore City state’s attorney, will soon face a verdict in the second of two federal trials that will change the trajectory of her life. The 44-year-old rose to power as the youngest state’s attorney of a major city in 2015. Just months later, Mosby was thrust into […]