Nation Aug 09 Ferguson residents have turned anger into action — but say some wounds won’t heal Friday marks the fifth anniversary of the deadly Ferguson, Missouri, shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown Jr. by a white police officer. Protesters gathered in Ferguson after the incident to voice outrage, but the officer was never charged. Since then, activists…
Nation Aug 08 5 years after Michael Brown’s death, what has changed in Ferguson — and what hasn’t It’s been five years since Michael Brown Jr. was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. The incident sparked protests, questions about race and police brutality and a Justice Department conclusion that the city’s law enforcement practices…
Nation Aug 07 WATCH: Dayton shooting witness recounts the moment gunfire rang out Anthony Reynolds says this Saturday night should have been one he and his cousin looked back on fondly. Instead, he will remember terror and the distinct sounds of gunfire. He ran from the scene of a mass shooting that left…
Nation Aug 02 In Ohio, do Republican voters care about Trump’s remarks on race? President Trump prompted more controversy this week by insulting a lawmaker of color, Rep. Elijah Cummings, and his Maryland district. Trump called Baltimore “filthy” and “infested,” terms he has used before to refer to urban areas with majority black populations.
Politics Jul 16 Top Senate Democrat announces support for reparations bill “Racism is the poison of America,” Schumer said, adding "when a significant part of America is held back, all of America is held back.”…
Politics Jul 15 Who is affected by Trump’s new rule for claiming asylum The regulation would dramatically narrow who is eligible by specifically targeting immigrants who cross into the country from the southern border.
Nation Jul 12 Why the legal marijuana industry is now struggling with diversity and inclusion As marijuana legalization expands across the country, who is benefiting from the blossoming industry? In most cases, it is a very different population from that which has previously borne the brunt of marijuana criminalization. Millions are still dealing with scars…
Politics Jul 08 2020 field loses a contender as Swalwell drops out As 2020 Democratic presidential candidates campaigned this weekend, issues of racial justice dominated the conversation. Former Vice President Joe Biden apologized for controversial comments about working with segregationists, while several other hopefuls outlined plans to boost the economic position of…
Politics Jul 01 After 1st debates, how 2020 Democrats positioned themselves on the campaign trail After the first debates of the 2020 presidential campaign, candidates sought to build on their momentum or reposition themselves over the weekend. Sen. Kamala Harris fended off attacks from the Trump campaign, while other 2020 Democrats came to her defense.
Politics Jun 18 With Florida rally, Trump aims for a 2020 campaign ‘reset’ Ahead of a Florida rally President Trump is calling the kickoff for his 2020 reelection campaign, live music, food trucks and Trump swag adjoined Orlando’s Amway Center. Some supporters waited in line overnight to get into the event. Meanwhile, undocumented…