Thousands of activists converged on Washington D.C. for the People’s March, protesting a range of issues from the incoming Trump administration’s policies. Three separate marches, focusing on democracy/immigration, D.C. statehood, and LGBTQIA/bodily autonomy, respectively, culminated in a rally at the Lincoln Memorial. The event, organized by several national activist groups, drew participants from across the East Coast and aimed to mobilize opposition to perceived threats to civil rights and freedoms. Counter-protesters also gathered at the Lincoln Memorial, focusing on abortion rights.
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President Biden, in a recent interview, publicly endorsed a congressional stock trading ban for the first time, stating that lawmakers should not profit from the stock market during their tenure. This long-debated proposal, despite gaining bipartisan momentum with a Senate committee passing a bill in July, faces an uncertain future with the current Congress nearing its end. Biden’s statement highlights the ethical concerns surrounding potential conflicts of interest, arguing that such trading undermines public trust. The President’s support, while potentially impactful, may not be enough to overcome legislative hurdles before the session concludes.
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House Republicans pushing to rename D.C.’s Dulles airport after Donald Trump is a blatant display of misplaced priorities and unwavering loyalty to a deeply divisive and controversial figure. In the grand scheme of things, does naming an airport after a soon-to-be convicted felon and widely regarded as the worst president in our nation’s history seem like a worthwhile endeavor? Rep. Gerry Connolly’s suggestion to name a federal prison after Trump seems far more fitting given the looming legal troubles he faces.
The airport currently bears the name of John Foster Dulles, a figure who played a significant role in American history during the Cold War era.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood