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Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

UPDATED: Democrats Allocate $35 Million for Outreach But Overlook Black Press in Bid for Diverse Voter Support

In what the Party is calling a bid to secure control of the U.S. House in the upcoming November elections, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has announced a $35 million investment in a comprehensive outreach initiative targeting Latino, Black, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian voters. “Power the People” aims to persuade, organize, welcome, educate, and reach voters from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Stefi Mar January 23, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

The Unchecked Path: Trump’s Victory in Iowa Sparks Concerns Over Accountability

A good parent usually chastises and punishes their child when they’ve egregiously misbehaved. Jaywalkers get tickets, and murderers have received the death penalty. Generally, no one goes unpunished for breaking the law. Not in the United States. Not unless you are of a particular social and financial status, and the crime, for the most part, isn’t much more than white collar.

Stefi Mar January 23, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Federal Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for White Man Who Fatally Shot 10 Black People in Buffalo Grocery Store

Federal prosecutors announced on Friday, Jan. 12, their intention to pursue the death penalty for Payton Gendron, a 20-year-old white man responsible for a racist rampage that claimed the lives of 10 Black shoppers at a Buffalo grocery store in May 2022. Prosecutors revealed the decision in a court filing before a scheduled status conference hearing at the Robert H. Jackson Federal Courthouse in Buffalo.

Stefi Mar January 23, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Democrats Outline in Letter Why Justice Thomas Needs to Recuse Himself from Trump Cases

House Democrats are pleading with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from the case involving former President Donald Trump’s eligibility to participate in the Colorado Republican primary. Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia is leading the request. The call comes in response to the twice-impeached and now four-times indicted former president’s appeal to the Supreme Court after a Colorado court ruling last month disqualified him from the ballot due to his actions leading up to the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

Stefi Mar January 16, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Democrats Allocate $35 Million for Outreach But Overlook Black Press in Bid for Diverse Voter Support

In what the Party is calling a bid to secure control of the U.S. House in the upcoming November elections, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has announced a $35 million investment in a comprehensive outreach initiative targeting Latino, Black, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian voters. “Power the People” aims to persuade, organize, welcome, educate, and reach voters from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Stefi Mar January 16, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Three Years After January 6th Attack on Capitol: Investigations and Prosecutions Mount

The United States Attorney’s Office is marking the third anniversary of the unprecedented attack on the U.S. Capitol, which shook the nation and much of the world when supporters of the twice-impeached and now four-times indicted former President Donald Trump stormed the building and disrupted a joint session of Congress where members were attempting to affirm the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Stefi Mar January 9, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Congress Working to Avoid Shutdown Inches Close to Deal

Following weeks of negotiations and just before Congress reconvened from its holiday recess, key Senate and House members announced their consensus on setting the total spending at nearly $1.66 trillion. The deal aligns with the agreement struck last year between President Joe Biden and then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a deal that faced strong opposition from conservative factions and led to McCarthy’s ouster by MAGA Republicans.

Stefi Mar January 9, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Michigan Court Rejects Bid to Disqualify Trump in 2024 Primary

Michigan’s highest court has opted not to entertain an appeal from voters seeking to disqualify Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential primary. The voters argued that Trump’s involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol violated a constitutional provision barring individuals engaged in “insurrection or rebellion” from holding office. The top court in Colorado took a different stance last week and disqualified Trump under the same constitutional clause, which sharply contrasts this decision.

Stefi Mar January 2, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Former U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Dies at 89

Former U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, a trailblazer and dedicated public servant, died at 89. Kirk Johnson, her son, confirmed her death on Sunday, Dec. 31. Johnson had been recently admitted to hospice care and left behind a legacy of remarkable achievements and contributions to the nation.

Stefi Mar January 2, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Biden Commutes Sentences and Pardons Marijuana Offenses in Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform

In what the White House called a decisive move echoing the core tenet of equal justice under law, President Joe Biden announced a set of substantial clemency actions aimed at addressing glaring disparities within the U.S. criminal justice system. The president, underscoring bipartisan consensus on the need for a fair and unbiased legal framework, declared a series of important measures toward realizing the promise of equal justice in American communities.

Stefi Mar December 26, 2023
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

118th Congress Marks New Low in Productivity Amidst Partisan Strife and Leadership Vacancies

As the curtain draws on 2023, the 118th Congress stands as a testament to political paralysis, one of the least productive in modern history. Information from Quorum, a data analytics firm, revealed a historic low tally of just 20 bills signed into law, with an additional four awaiting President Biden’s signature. The stark reality is not only a result of the familiar partisan divisions in Washington but also an outcome of internal strife within the House Republican majority, causing routine disruptions to legislative proceedings.

Stefi Mar December 26, 2023
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Highlights President’s Commitment to Black Community in Exclusive Interview

In an exclusive telephone interview, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre underscored President Biden’s unwavering commitment to addressing the Black community’s critical issues. Reflecting on promises made during the 2020 campaign, Jean-Pierre outlined key achievements and ongoing initiatives directly impacting African Americans and other historically underserved communities.

Stefi Mar December 19, 2023
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Biden Announces $4.8 billion in Student Loan Debt Forgiveness for 80,300 Borrowers

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, the Biden administration declared that it would erase an extra $4.8 billion of 80,300 students’ student loan debt. The U.S. Department of Education’s adjustments to its Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and income-driven repayment plans have resulted in the alleviation.

Stefi Mar December 19, 2023
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Allegations of Modern-Day Slavery Emerge as Alabama Inmates Sue State Officials and Corporations

A group of current and former Alabama prisoners have filed a federal lawsuit, alleging that they were trapped in a “modern-day form of slavery” by being forced to work at fast-food chains for meager or no compensation. The comprehensive 129-page complaint, seeking class-action status, contends that the prisoners were victims of a “convict leasing” system, compelling them to work under exploitative conditions while the state of Alabama and its corporate partners reaped substantial profits.

Stefi Mar December 19, 2023