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#OTD: Charlotte L. Brown’s Early Fight Against Segregation
Episode 2460
On April 17, 1863, Charlotte L. Brown challenged segregation on a San Francisco streetcar — nearly a century before Rosa Parks. Her legal fight helpe…
4 months ago
Why Seniority Still Matters in Congress
Episode 2459
As debates grow over age and leadership in Congress, Rep. Al Green argues that experience and seniority can benefit communities. He says elections — …
4 months ago
Trump’s Nevada Visit Highlights Gap Between Refunds and Rising Costs
Episode 2458
President Donald Trump traveled to Nevada to promote his tax agenda following Tax Day, pointing to higher refunds as a sign of success. But rising ga…
4 months ago
H.R. 1 and Its Impact on Black Families
Episode 2457
A new report from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies examines how H.R. 1 — known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — could disprop…
4 months ago
Justin Fairfax, Wife Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
Episode 2456
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, were found dead in their Annandale, Virginia home in what police describe as an…
4 months ago
Tax Refunds Rise in 2026 — But There’s a Catch
Episode 2455
A new report shows the average tax refund is climbing in 2026, but the gains vary widely depending on income. While some households are seeing larger…
4 months, 1 week ago
Tax Refund Promise Falls Short as IRS Data Emerges
Episode 2454
New IRS data suggests tax refunds are increasing far less than what was promised by the administration. A new report shows many Americans are seeing …
4 months, 1 week ago
On This Day: Lincoln Dies After Assassination
Episode 2453
On April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died after being shot at Ford’s Theatre, becoming the first U.S. president to be assassinated. His death…
4 months, 1 week ago
Vance Weighs In as Trump, Pope Leo Dispute Escalates
Episode 2452
Tensions are rising between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, with Vice President JD Vance now weighing in on the dispute. The clash, fueled b…
4 months, 1 week ago
Swalwell Resigns as Allegations Surface
Episode 2451
Former Rep. Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress following sexual assault allegations, as one accuser speaks publicly and others come forward. Th…
4 months, 1 week ago