The wait is over: Kamala Harris picked as Biden’s running mate for Democrats in presidential election
After much of anticipation, a Biden-Harris ticket takes on Trump-Pence in November. … Keep Reading
Cuomo awaits school districts’ plans as New York prepares to reopen schools
With an in-person start date of September 10, New York school districts have until Friday, August 21, to submit plans to the … Keep Reading
Flaws in Trump’s executive orders after break down of Congress’ coronavirus package
Trump’s executive orders to deal with the absence of a second stimulus package comes with strings attached. … Keep Reading
Democratic senators introduce bill taxing billionaires who are making large profits during the pandemic
Several senators propose a bill to provide healthcare for all with money made by the 1 percent during the Covid-19 crisis. … Keep Reading
Students test positive for Covid-19 in the first week of school
Schools in Mississippi and Georgia issue quarantines after students and faculty tested positive for Covid-19 less than two weeks into the school … Keep Reading
Progressive Democrat, BLM activist unseats long-time politician in Missouri Democratic Primary
Almost six years ago, Cori Bush stood at the front lines of Ferguson protests over the police shooting death of Michael Brown. … Keep Reading
Dozens dead, thousands injured in Beirut port blast
A massive mushroom cloud formed after a deafening blast flattened Beirut’s port and blew out windows of apartment buildings miles away. Tonight, … Keep Reading
New Jersey COVID-related benefits total $12.4 billion in the past 19 weeks
Last week’s final payment for the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), showed New Jersey residents received more than a half-billion-dollars. … Keep Reading
Pelosi says talks on second stimulus package are ‘productive’
With less than a week left before the US Senate’s August recess, Democrats say negotiations with Republicans on stimulus proposals are moving … Keep Reading
Herman Cain dies 40 days after attending Trump’s Tulsa rally
After a weeks-long stay in an Atlanta-area hospital following a Covid-19 diagnosis, former Republican presidential candidate and corporate food executive, Herman Cain … Keep Reading