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From Freedom to Flourishing: The Next Chapter of Black America
On June 19, 1865 — more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation — the final group of enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed that they were free. That day, now commemorated as Juneteenth, marks one of the most important moments in American history. It was not just the liberation of Black bodies — it was the unlocking of Black potential. Today, as we honor Juneteenth, we must ask: What does freedom mean in 2025?
DIANTE JOHNSON: Keep Social Security Out Of The Gov’t Shutdown Drama
The country has become all too familiar with the funding drama that plays out on Capitol Hill year after year. Congress fails to pass the necessary appropriations bills using regular order in a timely manner and then, as the holiday season approaches, Democrats and Republicans bluster and argue over what should and should not be funded in the eleventh hour as a potential government shutdown looms. Often, a last-minute agreement is reached a few days before Christmas.
The opioid crisis keeps getting deadlier Original
Xylazine—a tranquilizer approved as a sedative for veterinary medical use but not for any use in humans—is currently wors e ning the opioid crisis. Known on the street as “tranq,” xylazine has become a common additive to substances such as fentanyl , heroin, and cocaine, whether taken orally, by smoking or snorting it, or by injecting it.
Biden's woke housing plan for all of us
Rising interest rates and a shortage of lower-cost houses under the Biden administration continue to make homeownership unobtainable for many young families. Instead of working to solve actual problems like these, President Joe Biden is once again choosing to prioritize the expansive promotion of woke diversity, equity, and inclusion ideology in housing policies, as a recent proposed rule from the Department of Housing and Urban Development shows.
Biden’s fuel economy standards mean higher prices and reduced choices for drivers
While President Joe Biden enjoys his beautiful gas-guzzling 1967 Corvette Stingray , he wants to dictate what kind of car you get to own. The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed de facto electric vehicle mandate would force auto manufacturers to make nearly 70% of their new automobiles electric by 2032. Now, Biden’s Department of Transportation is following up with a second punch.
Congress’s attacks on a key trade provision pose a serious threat to American consumers and companies
Right now, there’s bipartisan energy in the nation’s capital regarding the need to push back on the influence of the Chinese Communist Party. The new Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is at the center of Washington’s anti-CCP efforts, and so far, one of the committee’s top goals has been to boost the American economy as tensions continue to rise.
Senators would rescue border wall panels from the scrapheap
Credit five Republican senators for finding a way to extend the southern border wall while saving taxpayer money rather than spending more of it. The move comes courtesy of Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), co-sponsored by Sens. Katie Britt (R-AL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Tom Cotton (R-AR).
How autogynephilia is fueling today’s transgender activism
On Wednesday, Jake Crain, host of the Crain & Company podcast, posted a thread about the Instagram activity of an account allegedly belonging to transgender swimmer, Lia Thomas. The thread included screenshots of the account "liking" several posts pertaining to autogynephilia.
Republicans need allies to deliver in new Congress
Enlist private sector to push back against needless regulation Follow Us Search Search Keyword: Front Page Podcast Commentary Latest Cartoon Question of the Day How should Republicans deal with the debt ceiling? Question of the Day View results By Diante Johnson - - Wednesday, January 18, 2023 OPINION: Voters expect the new Republican majority in Congress to deliver real results for the American people. To be sure, Republicans can do some things — like congressional oversight — on their own.
Abuse at the ITC Is the Latest Example of Democrats’ Dysfunction
Democrats ran for office last election cycle promising to run the country with a steady hand, enticing voters with so-called normalcy after four years with President Trump in office. They promised to put the country back on track and prioritize the well-being of all Americans. Instead, what we are witnessing is a dysfunctional Democratic Party that has failed to deliver.
America needs a course correction in the Middle East
In President Joe Biden’s recent Washington Post op-ed , he boasted of the success of “intensive diplomacy” in the Middle East. The president claimed the region is “less pressurized” because of this policy — even as the Taliban celebrate their rule in Afghanistan and Iran brags that Biden’s nuclear deal is full of U.S. concessions.
FTC is Radicalizing. GOP Commissioners Can Push Back
As congressional Democrats rush to ram through a laundry list of progressive priorities ahead of what’s expected to be a brutal midterm election season for the party, the Democratic-led Federal Trade Commission’s power grab has largely flown under the radar.
The FTC is Radicalizing. The Two GOP Commissioners Can Push Back
By Diante Johnson August 12, 2022 As congressional Democrats rush to ram through a laundry list of progressive priorities ahead of what’s expected to be a brutal midterm election season for the party, the Democratic-led Federal Trade Commission’s power grab has largely flown under the radar.
Omarosa’s Tapes Continue To Debunk Narrative Of ‘Unhinged’
It’s almost comical to see Omarosa Maringault taking the national spotlight — propelled by the mainstream media as someone with a story worth sharing as a platform — for criticism of President Trump. It became apparent from the moment of her firing that Omarosa would not be going the Sebastian-Gorka route of advocating for the president’s agenda outside of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
GOP tax reform will be a boon to African-American job creators
African-Americans were better off in 2000 than they were just last year, according to the latest Census data. During nearly two decades, median income for African-American households has dropped, wages have been stagnant, and our community’s unemployment rate remains alarmingly high. Our buying power, however, has spiked in that same time span, as have our contributions to the economy.
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