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Representatives of P.A Catholic Churches Facing Accusations of Abuse

Alicia Connelly Staff Writer The truth is emanating in Pennsylvania as bishops and leaders of the Roman Catholic Church face accusations of veiling numerous accounts of child abuse and rape. The 900 page Pennsylvania grand jury report outlines testimonies from more than 1,000 children in just 70 years who have claimed abuse from over 300 Catholic priests. At the center of this report are accusations … Continue reading Representatives of P.A Catholic Churches Facing Accusations of Abuse

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Cohen Pleads Guilty; Implicates President Trump

MaryKent Wolff News Editor Almost five months after having his home raided by the FBI, a former lawyer for President Donald Trump has plead guilty to eight criminal counts and directly implicated the president. Michael Cohen, who has worked as Trump’s personal attorney since the early 2000’s, took a plea deal on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The charges against him included tax evasion, campaign finance violations, … Continue reading Cohen Pleads Guilty; Implicates President Trump

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Facebook Accused of Furthering Housing Discrimination

Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer Following a complaint on August, 19, 2018, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Ben Carson has accused Facebook of participating in housing discrimination. Through thorough research, the HUD pointed out that the social media platform permits landlords and home sellers access to advertising filters that restrict who can view the online listing. Some of those filters include race, religion, sex, … Continue reading Facebook Accused of Furthering Housing Discrimination

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Former CIA Director’s Security Clearance Retracted by Trump

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer   A former CIA Director from the Obama Administration has had his security clearance revoked by President Trump, who claims that the former director’s conduct as of late has been “erratic.” John Brennan, the former CIA director, has openly criticized the president and called Trump’s insistence on there being no collusion “hogwash.” Trump has threatened to take away the security … Continue reading Former CIA Director’s Security Clearance Retracted by Trump

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White Nationalist Rally at White House Draws Few Attendants

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Sunday, Aug. 12, white nationalists gathered outside of the White House. Deemed the “Unite the Right II” rally, the event was held to recognize the Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rally that ended in protests exactly one year prior. Both rallies were organized by Jason Kessler. Learning from the mistakes that occurred in Charlottesville, officials prepared heavily before the Sunday protest. … Continue reading White Nationalist Rally at White House Draws Few Attendants

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Democratic socialism growing throughout the United States

Alicia Connelly Staff Writer Democratic socialism is the belief that the government and the economy should be managed by the people it represents, rather than a handful of people fighting against the majority’s wishes. The objective of democratic socialist groups today is to ultimately abandon capitalism altogether. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) believe that capitalism itself conceives oppression and marginalizes citizens. They aspire to … Continue reading Democratic socialism growing throughout the United States

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States Attempting to Add Changes to Medicaid

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer A Federal District Court judge has halted an attempt by the state of Kentucky to impose work requirements on people benefiting from Medicaid. Judge James E. Boasberg of the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia stopped the Medicaid changes for the sake of preventing an estimated 95,000 low-income Kentucky citizens from losing access to healthcare through Medicaid. According to … Continue reading States Attempting to Add Changes to Medicaid

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Plane Stolen and Crashed at Seattle-Tacoma Airport

Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer The man behind a recent plane hijacking caper at the Seattle-Tacoma Airport has been identified by Washington state law enforcement agencies. As Friday came to a close on Aug. 10, 29-year-old Richard Russell made his way through the Seattle-Tacoma Airport where he then took control over an empty plane. He then flew the plane for approximately 60 minutes, ending his journey … Continue reading Plane Stolen and Crashed at Seattle-Tacoma Airport

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NC Board of Education’s Gridlock May End as New Seats Are Up For Grabs

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer Two members of North Carolina’s top Board of Education, Bill Cobey and Becky Taylor, will be leaving their positions despite the fact that their terms do not end until next year. Due to their resignations, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper will have the authority to fill their seats without the permission of his Republican counterparts. For months, Democratic Gov. Cooper … Continue reading NC Board of Education’s Gridlock May End as New Seats Are Up For Grabs

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Three-Judge Panel Convened in Case Regarding Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Hannah Astin Staff Writer A Wake County Superior Court judge has called for the appointment of a three-judge panel to hear arguments concerning the ballot language for four proposed constitutional amendments. These amendments, spearheaded by the GOP majority in the North Carolina General Assembly, have faced challenges from Democrats since their proposal in July. Attorneys for Governor Roy Cooper, Clean Air Carolina and the North … Continue reading Three-Judge Panel Convened in Case Regarding Proposed Constitutional Amendments

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