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Biden Unveils Fresh Climate Funding as Report Cautions Trump Policies Could Cede Clean Energy Leadership to China

by Stefi Mar | Nov 19, 2024 | Bakersfield, Joe biden, Kamala Harris, Los Angeles, Valleys, World & Nation | 0

The Biden administration has announced a new wave of climate investments that officials said reinforces efforts to position the United States as a leader in clean energy innovation. The announcement, made ahead of President Biden’s trip to the Amazon, further shows the administration’s commitment to addressing climate change and preserving critical ecosystems even as Biden leaves office. During his upcoming visit, Biden will interact with Indigenous leaders and stakeholders in the Amazon rainforest before making stops in Lima, Peru, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he plans to promote global cooperation on climate action and highlight business opportunities related to clean energy.

Biden Calls for Unity in Post-Election Speech from the Rose Garden

by Stefi Mar | Nov 12, 2024 | Bakersfield, Joe biden, Kamala Harris, Los Angeles, Valleys, White House, World & Nation | 0

Standing in the Rose Garden, where a somber yet respectful silence filled the unseasonably warm November air, President Joe Biden addressed reporters, staffers, and supporters gathered to witness his final words on the transition of power. Against a backdrop of blooming roses and the White House’s historic pillars, Biden stated his commitment to a peaceful transition, congratulating President-elect Donald Trump on his victory and extolling the enduring strength of American democracy. His voice carried conviction as he reminded the nation of the unique nature of the American experiment in self-government, where “the will of the people always prevails.”

Election Proves Black Americans Have No Allies

by Stefi Mar | Nov 12, 2024 | African Americans, Bakersfield, Donald Trump, Features, Kamala Harris, Los Angeles, Political Campaigns, Valleys, vice president, Voting | 0

Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s words mirrored Shirley Chisholm’s groundbreaking observation decades ago: “Of the two handicaps, being Black is much less of a handicap than being a female.” Crockett’s reflection on Donald Trump’s resounding victory over Vice President Kamala Harris pointed to what many saw as a dissonance between the candidate and the country’s decision.

In Final Push, Harris Labels Trump a Fascist, Urges Americans to Defend Democracy

by Stefi Mar | Oct 29, 2024 | Bakersfield, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Los Angeles, Valleys, Voting, World & Nation | 0

With the 2024 presidential election rapidly approaching, tensions are rising as Republican nominee Donald Trump ramps up his divisive rhetoric, while Democratic nominee Kamala Harris delivers a pointed message to the American people, warning of the dangerous path Trump represents. During a CNN Town Hall, Harris directly appealed to undecided voters, independents, and moderate Republicans, urging them to recognize Trump’s threat to the nation’s core principles and democratic institutions.

2024 Presidential Election on a Knife’s Edge as Early Votes Pour In

by Stefi Mar | Oct 29, 2024 | Bakersfield, Front Page, Kamala Harris, Los Angeles, Valleys, Voting | 0

With the 2024 presidential election just two weeks away, early voting is surging nationwide as both parties make their final push to secure crucial ballots. Early voting data has begun to shed light on which states might see the most significant shifts—and, in some cases, repeat the razor-thin margins of 2020. While Independent and other voters are mostly excluded from the figures, pollsters warn that party affiliation doesn’t necessarily determine who early voters are casting their ballots for.

Biden-Harris Not Giving Up On Easing Student Debt, Announce More Pathways to Forgiveness

by Stefi Mar | Oct 29, 2024 | Bakersfield, Joe biden, Kamala Harris, Los Angeles, Valleys, White House | 0

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new proposed regulations to expand student debt relief, potentially impacting around 8 million borrowers facing financial hardship. The proposal, introduced by the U.S. Department of Education, would allow the Secretary of Education to forgive loans in cases where borrowers are unlikely to repay due to severe hardship or where continued collection costs are deemed unjustified.

Black Press Urges DSCC to Expand Black Media Reach in New Ad Campaign

by Stefi Mar | Oct 22, 2024 | African Americans, Bakersfield, Kamala Harris, Los Angeles, Valleys, Voting, World & Nation | 0

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) has launched a new advertising initiative to encourage Black voter turnout in seven key battleground states. The campaign “Our Vote. Our Power.” will appear in select Black-owned media outlets across Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin. The effort focuses on promoting voter participation in the 2024 Senate elections while urging individuals to create a voting plan using the online platform IWillVote.com, where everyone can access information to plan their involvement in the election.

VP Kamala Harris Unveils Extensive Agenda for Black Men, Promises Wealth-Building and Opportunity as Election Nears

by Stefi Mar | Oct 22, 2024 | Bakersfield, Front Page, Kamala Harris, Los Angeles, Valleys, Voting | 0

Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled an extensive agenda designed to dismantle systemic barriers and foster new opportunities for Black men across America. The agenda, announced on October 14, spotlights wealth-building, health equity, criminal justice reform, and expanded education and job training access. Her plan follows recent controversial remarks by former President Barack Obama, who addressed concerns about voter turnout among Black men and stressed the importance of participating in the election.

Harris Hits Out at Trump’s Racist Agenda Which Threatens Black and Minority Americans as Carville Compares Rally to Nazi-Era Event

by Stefi Mar | Oct 21, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Kamala Harris, Los Angeles, Political Campaigns, Politics, Valleys, Voting | 0

Vice President Kamala Harris raised concerns about Donald Trump’s ongoing racist rhetoric during a virtual town hall with radio host Charlamagne tha God, suggesting the former president intends to use fear as a tool to target minority communities. Harris responded to a voter from Georgia who feared Trump would use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to detain people of color. “Bobby,” the voter, expressed worry that Trump would “put anyone that doesn’t look white in camps.”

As Harris and Trump Vie for Presidency, Civil Rights Issues Reach Boiling Point

by Stefi Mar | Oct 21, 2024 | Bakersfield, Donald Trump, Features, Kamala Harris, Los Angeles, National Politics, Politics, Valleys, Voting | 0

The 2024 presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has underscored a profound clash on race and justice. Trump, the twice impeached Republican nominee who next month faces sentencing in New York for 34 felony convictions, has called for greater police authority and protections, stirring deep fears within African American and minority communities already grappling with systemic racism and violence. His recent statements, supporting qualified immunity and endorsing lethal force against perceived enemies, reveal a hardline stance that threatens the very fabric of civil rights gains in America.