Author: S Haynes
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The Court’s Quiet Gambit: How a Redistricting Ruling May Silence the Voting Rights Act
The Court’s Quiet Gambit: How a Redistricting Ruling May Silence the Voting Rights Act A Supreme Court decision on gerrymandering could dismantle the last significant federal protection against racial discrimination in voting maps, leaving millions of Americans vulnerable. The intricate dance of American democracy is often shaped by the boundaries of our electoral districts. These…
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The Knockout Artist of the Boxing World: Don Elbaum, A Legend Remembered
The Knockout Artist of the Boxing World: Don Elbaum, A Legend Remembered A Promoter Who Championed the Underdog and Dazzled with His Words The world of boxing lost one of its most colorful and audacious figures with the passing of Don Elbaum at the age of 94. Elbaum, a promoter whose career spanned decades, was…
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Cuomo’s New Game: Rent-Stabilized Scrutiny as Political Weapon
Cuomo’s New Game: Rent-Stabilized Scrutiny as Political Weapon As the former governor sharpens his post-gubernatorial attacks, a rent-stabilized apartment becomes the latest target in a calculated campaign of personal jabs. The political arena, often characterized by its strategic maneuvering and calculated pronouncements, has a new, rather pointed, development emerging from the realm of the former…
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The Sweet Deal Threatened: Can AriZona’s 99-Cent Iced Tea Endure the Storm of Tariffs?
The Sweet Deal Threatened: Can AriZona’s 99-Cent Iced Tea Endure the Storm of Tariffs? A half-century-old legacy of affordability faces its most significant challenge as a proposed 50% tariff on imported aluminum casts a long shadow over the iconic beverage. For nearly thirty years, AriZona Iced Tea has been more than just a drink; it’s…
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Times Square Icon No More: NYC Closes Final Large Migrant Hotel as Crisis Eases
Times Square Icon No More: NYC Closes Final Large Migrant Hotel as Crisis Eases The Row NYC, once a beacon of hope for thousands seeking refuge, shutters its doors to asylum seekers, marking a significant shift in the city’s migrant response. New York City, a city that has long served as a beacon of opportunity…
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The Unsung Echo of “Superlungs”: Terry Reid’s Voice That Defined a Generation, Even in the Shadows
The Unsung Echo of “Superlungs”: Terry Reid’s Voice That Defined a Generation, Even in the Shadows A voice too big for one band, a legend carved in soulful resilience. Terry Reid, the incandescent British rock singer whose powerful, soulful voice earned him the moniker “Superlungs,” has died at the age of 75. While his name…
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The Invisible Tide: How Mexico’s Most Powerful Cartel Continues to Flood America with Fentanyl
The Invisible Tide: How Mexico’s Most Powerful Cartel Continues to Flood America with Fentanyl As governments tighten their grip, a sophisticated syndicate reshapes its tactics, leaving a devastating trail of addiction and death in its wake. The fentanyl crisis gripping the United States is a relentless, insidious tide, and at its source, a formidable criminal…
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A Texas Haven: Eleven Women Forge a New Dawn, Minus the Drama, Plus Nine Dogs
A Texas Haven: Eleven Women Forge a New Dawn, Minus the Drama, Plus Nine Dogs After navigating life’s toughest terrains, a group of retired women in Texas are building a sanctuary of sisterhood and self-sufficiency, proving that a fulfilling future can be designed, not just endured. In the sprawling, sun-baked landscape of Texas, a quiet…
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The Court’s Shifting Sands: Undermining the Pillars of Fair Elections
The Court’s Shifting Sands: Undermining the Pillars of Fair Elections As the Supreme Court continues to dismantle voting rights protections, the future of equitable representation hangs precariously in the balance. The Supreme Court of the United States, once viewed as a bulwark of democratic principles, appears to be steadily dismantling the guardrails designed to ensure…
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Beyond the Headlines: Voices of Those Who Navigated Gender-Affirming Care and Found Their Way Back
Beyond the Headlines: Voices of Those Who Navigated Gender-Affirming Care and Found Their Way Back A firsthand account reveals the complexities and unspoken narratives surrounding detransition, challenging simplistic portrayals in the ongoing conversation about trans healthcare. The conversation around gender-affirming care in recent years has been a tumultuous one, often characterized by stark polarization and…