by Starlette Thomas | Nov 10, 2025 | Opinion
While financial hardship remains a widespread issue for many Americans, members of Congress can afford to take a paid vacation on their dime. The federal government has been shut down since October 1, but they’ve got time. What’s a missed paycheck or two for...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 3, 2025 | Opinion
Due to an ongoing federal shutdown, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits ended on November 1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said funding for the program has run out, prompting a reminder. “If you see someone stealing food, no, you...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 2, 2025 | Opinion
Due to an ongoing federal shutdown, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits ended on November 1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said funding for the program has run out, prompting a reminder. “If you see someone stealing food, no, you...
by Starlette Thomas | Oct 27, 2025 | Opinion
Before ICE raids terrorized American neighborhoods, there was stop-and-frisk. In marginalized communities, where its members’ civil liberties have been historically threatened by organized violence, the country behaving like a police state is unsurprising. Political...
by Starlette Thomas | Oct 20, 2025 | Opinion
“You have to work twice as hard to get half as far.” It is a truism shared with African American children in preparation for the unfair reality of a white supremacist society. Based on their experiences, the elders hoped to spare us the disappointing discovery that...
