From Reconstruction to the Ku Klux Klan The ideology of white supremacy in the United States stretches back to European colonization and was codified through slavery, genocide of Native Americans, and subsequent Reconstruction-era violence. The Ku Klux Klan (KKK), founded in Pulaski, Tennessee in 1865, became America’s first modern terrorist group, enforcing racial hierarchy through […]
Thanks to Trumps Big Beautiful Bill, Michiganders will struggle with healthcare and food security
July 16, 2025
Deep Medicaid and SNAP Cuts Accompany Tax Breaks Despite media attention on tax relief and wage benefits, independent analysts emphasize that these perks are financed largely by cutting core social safety net programs. The Tax Foundation underscores that while deductions for overtime, tips, auto loans, and larger standard exemptions do boost take-home pay—especially for middle-income […]
Denial, deflection, and attacks as Trump tries to distance himself from Epstein’s legacy
July 16, 2025
The Epstein “client list” isn’t a hoax Numerous right-wing figures—including Tucker Carlson, Laura Loomer, Steve Bannon, Elon Musk, the Hodgetwins, Alex Jones, and Liz Wheeler—have claimed a secret “Epstein client list” exists, alleging it was buried to protect powerful people. In early July 2025, however, the DOJ and FBI issued a memo stating they found […]
The war on teachers and American education continues
July 16, 2025
The Conservative Push to Dismantle Public Education Across the United States, conservative lawmakers and advocacy groups are aggressively working to redefine the structure and values of public education. This movement—rooted in decades of political ideology—seeks to defund public schools, weaken teacher unions, and reroute taxpayer dollars to private, charter, and religious schools. Led by Republican […]
Fearmongers decry the “Islamization of Texas”
July 16, 2025
A New Space for Faith at IAH In February 2024, IAH opened a groundbreaking facility in Terminal D: a dedicated ablution (“wudu”) room connected to an interfaith prayer space. Designed with Muslim travelers in mind, the complex includes benches, luggage racks, ADA-accessible features, and signage strategically placed for passengers on international carriers such as Qatar, Emirates, […]