By: Gabe Ortiz |americasvoice.org This month marks 20 years since the first federal recognition of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, which is observed on September 17 and encourages U.S. citizens to learn about their civic responsibilities. It’s also historically been a day for prospective U.S. citizens to complete the naturalization process, whether it’s submitting their application forms […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock.com In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing on a university campus in Utah, a wave of threats was directed at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the United States. The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has stepped forward, calling for a full investigation into […]
On September 12, 2025, the United Nations General Assembly passed a historic declaration calling for an immediate ceasefire, the recognition of a sovereign Palestinian state, and “time-bound, irreversible steps” toward a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. This declaration—backed by 142 countries, with only 10 opposed and 12 abstentions—marked a significant turning point in global […]
By Anne Webster | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Redistricting is fast becoming one of the central political battlegrounds of 2025. Republicans in several states are pushing mid-decade map redraws that favor their party, and Democratic leaders — including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries — have responded with warnings that Democrats will “fight fire […]
Today is National Voter Registration Day—a moment not just to celebrate democracy, but to strengthen it. Across the country, communities are coming together to ensure that every eligible American has the tools, knowledge, and confidence to cast their vote. The question is simple: Are you ready? The late civil rights icon, Representative John Lewis, once […]
By: Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Sua Sponte Photography / Shutterstock.com The killing of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Franklin Park, Illinois, has ignited a national debate about the boundaries of immigration enforcement and the use of deadly force. More than a single incident, the September 12, 2025 shooting highlights […]
By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Melnikov Dmitriy / Shutterstock.com A recent flurry of documents has added new chapters to the high-stakes political and legal battle over Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The core issue: whether she misrepresented her housing status—listing homes as primary residences or “vacation/second homes”—in mortgage or government disclosure forms. These […]
By: Anne Webster | Editorial credit: Brian Jason / Shutterstock.com Donald Trump has doubled down on telling stories of economic strength: pointing to GDP growth forecasts, claiming record revenues from tariffs, touting tax and spending packages, and emphasizing job growth. But recent polls, economic projections, and public sentiment suggest that many Americans aren’t buying it. […]
By: Esther Claudette Gittens In September 2025, Missouri Republicans pushed through a controversial redrawing of the state’s congressional map that is almost certainly going to help the GOP gain an extra U.S. House seat. Critics accused it of gerrymandering — drawing district lines to favor one party — and say it dilutes Black and Democratic […]
By: Mary Campbell In an era where smartphones have become indispensable extensions of our daily lives, the revelation that government agencies can secretly transform them into tracking devices raises profound questions about privacy, civil liberties, and constitutional rights. Recent reports confirm that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has repeatedly deployed “fake cell towers,” also […]
