Today’s news
Don Lemon Urges Queer People to Stand Up to Bullies
The CNN anchor calls for journalists and LGBTQ+ individuals to be "fearless" in the face of political hostility.

Civil Rights Leader Bernard Lafayette Jr. Dies at 85
Lafayette helped plan the historic Selma-to-Montgomery march and worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr.
Far-Right Influencer Jake Lang Draws Violent Protests in New York City
Bomb thrown outside mayor's home after Lang's anti-Muslim rally leads to clashes with counterprotesters
Recent news
Mar. 9, 2026
Growing Civic Engagement Fuels Protests and Fight to Save Democracy
Americans channel 'Trump fatigue' into grassroots activism and community-based action
Mar. 9, 2026
Courageous Women Leaders Face Online Harassment Challenges
Despite advancements, the fight for gender equality remains far from over as women in leadership roles confront a new frontier of abuse in the digital landscape.
Mar. 9, 2026
Selma marks 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday amid voting rights concerns
Thousands gather in Alabama city to commemorate pivotal civil rights march as Supreme Court considers case that could limit Voting Rights Act
Mar. 9, 2026
Bernard LaFayette, Civil Rights Pioneer, Dies at 85
LaFayette helped integrate Nashville and played key roles in the Civil Rights Movement across the South.
Mar. 9, 2026
UC Professor Calls for Abolishing 'Gay' and 'Lesbian' Identities
Gender studies professor claims sexual identities can 'harm trans people'
Mar. 9, 2026
Concerns Grow Over Potential Unrest in Black Communities Amid Societal Shifts
Experts warn of escalating tensions, technological disruption, and rollbacks of progress that could lead to upheaval in 2026
Mar. 9, 2026
MyExpatTaxes Survey Finds Expats Feel Overlooked by US Government
New global survey reveals growing frustration among Americans living abroad over tax burdens and lack of representation.
Mar. 9, 2026
Activists Rally in SF's Union Square for International Women's Day
Protesters demand end to attacks on women, ICE terrorism, and Trump administration's war crimes
Mar. 9, 2026
Lorain Mayor Urges Congress to Protect Great Lakes Funding
Calls for continued investment in water quality, harbor dredging, and waterfront economic development along Lake Erie
Mar. 9, 2026
Southeast Side Residents Demand Community Investment Over $9B Quantum Campus
Residents gather to discuss their vision for the former U.S. Steel South Works site as developers push forward with a massive tech development project.
Mar. 9, 2026
Virginia NAACP, attorney general condemn mailers targeting Black voters over redistricting referendum
The mailers reportedly compare the referendum to Jim Crow-era policies, which the NAACP and AG call a misleading tactic to discourage Black voters.
Mar. 9, 2026
Tucsonans March Through Downtown for International Women's Day
Demonstrators call for justice, reproductive freedoms, and women's rights
Mar. 9, 2026
Tampa Hosts Inspiring March for International Women's Day
Empowered voices unite to spotlight challenges facing women across the U.S.
Mar. 9, 2026
Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge Jubilee Marred by Weekend Violence
Two shooting incidents during the annual civil rights commemoration raise concerns about public safety.
Mar. 9, 2026
Protesters Rally and March in Downtown Tampa for International Women's Day
About 100 people gathered to call attention to issues impacting women nationwide, including reproductive rights and voting access.
Mar. 9, 2026
Hundreds Gather in Dayton to Celebrate 100 Years of Women's Voting Rights
Ohio Women Vote: 100 Years of Change event features exhibit, documentary, and panel discussion on the state's suffrage movement history.
Mar. 9, 2026
Rep. Ayanna Pressley urges Oakland crowd to resist Trump
The Massachusetts Democrat joined Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and Rep. Lateefah Simon for a screening of the documentary 'She Dared to Dream: Ayanna Pressley'.
Mar. 9, 2026
Homestead Students Organize Walkout to Protest ICE, Arrest Predators
A group of high school students in Fort Wayne, Indiana staged a protest across the street from their school campus.
Mar. 9, 2026
Atlanta Schools Shouldn't Treat Student Protests as Skipping Class
Educators should teach democracy, but not encourage walkouts with a particular viewpoint.
Mar. 9, 2026
Readers Debate Santa Rosa Transit and Road Diets
Letters to the Editor discuss SMART train funding, downtown revitalization, and the impacts of road diets on traffic flow.