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June 9, 2023

NM may have issues sustaining its social programs once historic revenues dry up, analysts say

Legislative analysts warned that New Mexico’s historic revenues will one day dry out. Lawmakers may have to cut some of its social programs which were expanded from the revenue boom.

June 6, 2023

I was an FBI agent when two top agents were murdered. Bureau was focused on social justice

I was an FBI agent when two good agents were murdered. It wasn’t just the horror of losing a colleague, I lost a friend. Bureau was focused on social justice.

May 30, 2023

Japanese government’s policy against gay marriage is unconstitutional, court rules

A Japanese court ruled Tuesday that it is unconstitutional for the country to not recognize same-sex marriages. Supporters say the ruling was a step toward marriage equality.

May 26, 2023

Reparations demands are spiking and Democrats have this astonishing reaction

Reparations demands are spiking across US and Democrats have this astonishing reaction. Financial promises have created high expectations among Black citizens.

May 18, 2023

White House announces new funding for teen mental health crisis: ‘Will help save lives’

As millions of Americans, particularly young people, continue to struggle with mental health challenges, the White House announced how the Biden administration plans to tackle the crisis.

May 9, 2023

This is America’s surprising youth drug crisis

America’s shocking drug crisis is harming young people more than most adults realize. Legalized marijuana has led to a spike in pot use in those under 18.

May 5, 2023

British PM Rishi Sunak refuses to ‘unpick history’ with slave trade apology, reparations

The question of reparations has periodically bubbled over the past 23 years since a Labour minister first asked the prime minister to apologize to descendants of slaves.

April 26, 2023

Fox News Poll: Book banning, transgender issues seen as problematic

According to a new Fox News poll, voters view book banning in schools and transgender-related issues, including in sports, as problematic.

April 24, 2023

‘People are suffering’ in Alaska as food stamps benefits continue to stall

Thousands of people in Alaska and its remote villages continue to struggle with a hunger crisis exacerbated by the state’s backlog of food benefits.

April 21, 2023

Japanese LGBTQ activists urge government to enact anti-discrimination law

LGBTQ activists in Japan are pressuring the government to legalize same-sex marriages and enact an anti-discrimination law ahead of a G-7 summit.