The Iran war has caused uncertainty around the world, with questions about the cost of gas, inflation, interest rates, and potential danger to Americans, as well as the potential for a nuclear weapon to be used.
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Private data tells the story Jobs are disappearing
Private firms have stepped in to fill the void left by the federal government shutdown, providing independent analyses that show the country losing jobs and faith, while the administration has refused to guarantee back pay to furloughed workers, further exacerbating the economic and moral decline.
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Trump freezes $2.1B for Chicago transit projects in latest ‘punishment’ of blue states
The White House has frozen $2.1 billion in federal funding for Chicago infrastructure projects, citing concerns over race-based contracting, while Illinois Democrats accuse President Trump of using the funding as a political tool to punish states that did not vote for him.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS COALITION IN SUPPORTING DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 25 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief urging the court not to approve an agreement that would threaten the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which has helped level the playing field for minority and women-owned businesses in maintaining and expanding America’s transportation infrastructure.
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Trump strikes Iran, but how will the serpent reappear?
The recent bunker-busting bombs dropped on Iran’s research facilities may have temporarily eliminated the threat of a nuclear attack, but the poisonous hate within the leadership of Iran remains and the country is still a malignancy that needs to be eliminated.
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Redefining Priorities in Black America
President Trump’s executive orders have sparked a wave of concern among Black Americans, but the Black Press and the community must take action to fight for their rights and freedoms, and use their economic power to influence corporate America.
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Gov. Pritzker highlights devastating impact of Federal cuts for Illinoisans
Governor JB Pritzker has directed agencies to report on the potential impacts of President Trump’s unconstitutional federal funding cuts for Illinois’ most vulnerable communities and people.
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Transitioning into 2025
The new year is a time of transition and change, with people often struggling to move on from past experiences, but it is important to embrace the present and make the most of the time we have.
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President Biden, The Constitution and Race
Democrats are questioning President Biden’s age and ability to fulfill his duties, while ignoring the 25th Amendment and the Vice President’s qualifications, and are instead focusing on race and the potential for a Black woman to become President.
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OP-ED: Successful Black American-Owned Business Leaders Unfairly Targeted
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Across the nation as business owners are attempting to recover from the COVID-19 global pandemic, African American business leaders who are defying the odds with their financial success are often targeted by “mainstream media” and others who summarily and unfairly castigate Black business leaders’ economic achievements. Is this syndrome racially motivated? The simple answer is “Yes.”
