The departure of Black men from the Democratic Party is rooted in a complex interplay of historical disenchantment, unmet promises, and a sense of disillusionment with the political establishment, and can be addressed through a journey of introspection and transformation, including dismantling institutional barriers and creating opportunities for economic empowerment, educational advancement, and social mobility.
Tio Hardiman, a former Dolton property owner and candidate for governor, is offering his services to mediate the current impasse between Mayor Tiffany Henyard and the Dolton Village Board, free of charge, to restore trust in leadership and unity in the community.
Physician-assisted suicide raises the risk for those with disabilities, mental illness, poverty, older people, and those who cannot afford high-quality health care, as the safeguards in place in the laws are ineffective and fail to protect patients.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rev. Dr. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., both great leaders and advocates for human and civil rights, died on April 4, 1972, four years, four months, and four days after their deaths respectively.
The Christian observance of Lent and the Muslim observance of Ramadan intersect this month with a shared religious practice of fasting, which can be used to bring one closer to God and bring about healing for a nation at odds with itself.
Lloyd Austin, Defense Secretary, has pledged to set a better example by sharing details of his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the prevalence of the disease among Black men and the need to spread awareness for prostate screenings.
Two colleagues of mine who live in long-term care facilities have experienced retaliation for simply speaking up for their rights. Their stories are heart breaking.
The importance of Social Security, Medicare, the military, and border security cannot be overstated, and a balanced approach to energy, manufacturing, and farming should be encouraged.
The U.S. government has a long and mostly successful history of responding to national health crises, from funding Operation Warp Speed to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines, to establishing the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness in response to the anthrax attacks of 2001.
The greatest disaster for the Republican party would be for Haley to run in November and siphon off ten percent of the Republican voters for her. This would be enough votes to insure a loss for Trump. Or, if she doesn’t run and Manchin runs, he would surely glean about ten percent of Biden’s votes and insure Biden’s loss.Â
M/I Homes has acquired land for two new communities in southwest-suburban Plainfield, Ill., which together will bring more than 370 new-construction homes to the area.
