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Everyone experiences a moment that shapes who they are – a moment when childhood innocence is lost, and the burdens and traumas of the world become clearer. For me, that moment occurred in elementary school when my friend discovered a gun in Englewood, New Jersey’s Denning Park. For days, I worried about what might be […]
Everyone experiences a moment that shapes who they are – a moment when childhood innocence is lost, and the burdens and traumas of the world become clearer. For me, that moment occurred in elementary school when my friend discovered a gun in Englewood, New Jersey’s Denning Park. For days, I worried about what might be […]
The US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, should not offer “false hope” to families by boasting he can figure out what causes autism as soon as September, says the physician who resigned as the nation’s top vaccine official amid what he called anti-vaccination misinformation from the Trump administration cabinet member. In an . . […]
Pelosi on government funding bill: ‘A devastating assault on the wellbeing of working families’ California Democratic representative and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi has released a statement in response to the government funding bill that is now in the Senate. Calling it a “devastating assault on the wellbeing of working-class families,” Pelosi said: Donald Trump […]
Jump to K-12 education; higher education; overall risk for the nation. The Trump administration is poised to issue executive orders that would dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, defunding many of its programs and shifting functions to other agencies. While outright abolishing the department would require an act of Congress, the administration is expected to […]
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As Black History Month begins, newly updated data from LendingTree has again revealed the persistent racial economic disparities in the United States, covering income, wealth, savings, employment, credit and retirement. The findings illustrate the ongoing and deep financial inequities between Black and white Americans despite progress in some areas. Income and Employment The median income […]
Disabled pilot speaks out after Trump blames diversity and inclusion for DC plane crashYour support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest […]
The American Association of People with Disabilities were among those who responded to Trump’s claims that workers with medical conditions may have been responsible for last night’s air disaster. “FAA employees with disabilities did not cause last night’s tragic plane crash,” the group said. “The investigation into the crash is still ongoing. It is extremely […]
For 34-year-old Stephán McGrue and his family, the historic Altadena area has been a haven for decades. McGrue’s relatives – some from Haiti, some from Oklahoma – were drawn to Altadena because of its breathtaking scenery and comfortable living, an opportunity to be surrounded by nature at an affordable price. “What got our Black families […]