For nearly 40 years, I have fought for reparative justice in courtrooms, Congress and community halls because I believe Black people in America deserve redress and repair. So, when I watched the passage of the so-called big, beautiful bill, I saw more than a policy failure. I saw a painful continuation of what Black Americans have faced since the start of the Trump … [Read more...] about ‘Big, beautiful bill’ holds a mirror up to ugly past | GUEST COMMENTARY
The big, beautiful bill’s complicated economic picture in Maryland | EDITORIAL
President Donald Trump’s signature legislation — the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — became law on Independence Day. With promises of transformational tax relief, border security and more, the question that has constantly been at the forefront of the minds of many Americans and industry experts is whether, beneath the political rhetoric, lies something darker. Despite the doom and … [Read more...] about The big, beautiful bill’s complicated economic picture in Maryland | EDITORIAL
Armstrong Williams: How London police respond to protests | STAFF COMMENTARY
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Armstrong Williams: Why is Trump in Scotland? | STAFF COMMENTARY
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Trump executive order will allow forced institutionalization of homeless people
An executive order signed Thursday by President Donald Trump would allow cities to remove homeless people from the streets and institutionalize them. Titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” the order encourages local governments to revive civil commitment, a process used to place people with mental health conditions into treatment facilities without their … [Read more...] about Trump executive order will allow forced institutionalization of homeless people