Author: DAMON K JONES
Aleysha Ortiz, a 19-year-old who graduated with honors from Hartford Public High School in 2024, has filed a lawsuit against the Hartford Board of Education, the City of Hartford, and a former special education case manager. Despite earning academic recognition, Ortiz claims she cannot read or write, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the education system, particularly for students with learning disabilities. Ortiz, originally from Puerto Rico, exhibited learning difficulties as early as first grade, struggling with letter and number recognition. However, instead of receiving targeted interventions, she was promoted through the school system without developing basic literacy skills. By…
The recent announcement of auto tariffs by President Trump has sparked discussions on their potential impact, particularly within the American auto industry. UAW President Shawn Fain, in a conversation with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, addressed the challenges and expectations surrounding these tariffs, especially considering the one-month delay before their implementation on April 2nd. UAW President Shawn Fain According to the UAW website, the union has long advocated for fair trade policies that prioritize American jobs and manufacturing. The organization emphasizes the need for government action to prevent outsourcing and strengthen domestic production, aligning with Fain’s stance on the importance of these…
Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States, contingent on Russia’s acceptance, in an effort to temporarily halt hostilities in the ongoing war. The agreement, reached after high-level negotiations between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, aims to pause all military operations along the front lines, including missile, drone, and aerial bombardments. Key Details of the Ceasefire Deal The ceasefire proposal, which marks one of the most significant diplomatic initiatives in recent months, comes amid increased pressure from the international community to de-escalate the conflict. Unlike previous limited truces that addressed specific types of…
We have taken up this task to carefully examine each bill that is claimed to take away Medicaid and Medicare. These programs are essential to millions of Americans, including approximately 92 million Medicaid recipients and 53 million Medicare beneficiaries. Within these numbers, about 18.4 million Black Americans rely on Medicaid, while 7.2 million depend on Medicare for their healthcare needs. The continued fear-mongering surrounding these programs has caused unnecessary anxiety and stress, and we believe it is necessary to set the record straight with the facts.. We know how vital these programs are to seniors and the Black community. The…
In a time of increasing political polarization, the Democratic Party has a chance to rise above division and achieve meaningful victories for the American people. To do this, they must prioritize practical governance, economic stability, and policies that support the middle and working class. Rather than being defined solely by resistance, Democrats must offer a clear vision of leadership backed by tangible results. Since Trump’s election, we have seen a Democratic political culture that has focused on predicting disaster, resorting to outrage, social media antics, and rhetoric that inadvertently grants Trump the moral high ground—such as after the presidential address…
Newark, NJ – March 8, 2025 – A community is in mourning following a tragic shooting in Newark, New Jersey, where a 14-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed a police officer and wounded another. The shocking incident has raised concerns about youth violence and illegal firearms in urban communities. Incident Details The shooting occurred on the evening of March 7, when officers from the Newark Police Department were investigating illegal firearms activity near Broadway and Carteret Street. Detective Joseph Azcona, a 26-year-old officer with five years of service, was fatally shot before he could even exit his vehicle. Another officer, whose…
New York, NY – Recent developments in the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams have raised concerns about potential political motivations influencing the prosecution. Internal communications among prosecutors, coupled with high-profile resignations within the Department of Justice (DOJ), have intensified the debate over the integrity of the legal proceedings. Prosecutors’ Communications Highlight Internal Disagreements The DOJ released internal communications among prosecutors involved in Mayor Adams’ bribery case, shedding light on internal disagreements regarding the prosecution’s direction. The department criticized the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York for its handling of the case, suggesting that the prosecution…
In today’s hyper-partisan political climate, division has become the norm, overshadowing the fundamental purpose of government: serving the American people. Both Republicans and Democrats have spent years vilifying each other, making it seem as if cooperation is impossible. But the reality is, bipartisanship is not just preferable—it’s necessary for true progress. For Democrats, the past several years have been defined by their opposition to Donald Trump. They have called him every name in the book—even comparing him to Hitler—and yet, he still won both the popular vote and the electoral college. To continue down this road of relentless attacks is…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is once again at the center of global geopolitics, reshaping the course of conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. In a 21 February speech in the European Parliament, Economist Jeffrey Sachs, a longtime critic of American foreign policy, has argued that Trump’s return could bring major shifts—ending the war in Ukraine and challenging the long-standing U.S. approach to Israel’s regional ambitions. However, Sachs warns that behind these changes lies a deeper strategy, particularly regarding Israel’s long-term plans for Palestinian territories and its broader geopolitical objectives. Trump’s Foreign Policy Shift: Ending the Ukraine War According…
With Trump’s recent victory in the presidential election and Republicans securing majorities in both the House and Senate, Democrats face an uphill battle to regain political standing. But losing their sense of humanity is not the way to do it. Human beings are wired for tribalism. From our earliest days, our ancestors formed groups for survival, where loyalty meant protection and betrayal could mean death. In the modern world, this tribal instinct has transformed into a political partisanship so extreme that it can override even the most fundamental aspects of human empathy. When loyalty to a party becomes more important…