This is why I tell journalism students that open-ended questions are better than questions that sound tough. When conservatives first hijacked “woke,” every journalist should have asked them to define it. Cause these meltdowns would have happened a lot.
About 4,000 beagles were rescued from a breeding and research facility in Virginia that broke regulations and left the animals underfed, ill and injured.
Now the authorities have about two months to find the dogs new homes.
https://t.co/8Bm8G65IJb
Priceless. The moment 5 young NAACP leaders learn @Pharrell is cancelling all their student debt.
@POTUS, it’s your turn now to do the same for all Americans plagued by student debt.
Students shared stories of making hard decisions about their majors, living arrangements, and post-grad finances. They said having their debts cleared means they can change their lives and and give back. #CancelStudentDebt#SomethingInTheWater
Between January 1 and September 27, at least 19 states enacted 33 laws that make it harder for Americans to vote.
https://t.co/s7P6xlxM50 Civil Rights Groups Urge Senate to Delay Recess Until Voting Rights Legislation Is Passed
The Senate has shown it cannot do its basic duty and find 60 Senators to support basic voting rights, so I support changing the rules around the filibuster for voting rights legislation.
I'll explain more tonight at 6 pm EST on #RolandMartinUnfiltered. But I had to record a quick message for @bustarhymes in response to his COVID rant against masks. Y'all know I'm not afraid to #BringTheFunk. Busta, if you want to come on the show, I'll be happy to have you 1/2
Today I announced that Baltimore will explore purchasing hotels to provide non-congregate housing for people and families experiencing homelessness. Safe, high-quality facilities for our vulnerable communities is my top priority. Full announcement: https://t.co/ToHuie9TXk
NEW: Bessemer's police chief has confirmed to More Perfect Union that his officers are providing "off duty security to Amazon."
Union organizers say they are routinely harassed by local police, and that officers have told them "they are there to keep an eye on us."