The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth

Published: Wed, 06/19/24

Updated: Mon, 06/24/24

Today marks the day when Union troops declared over 250,000 enslaved people in Texas free, symbolizing enduring hope and the end of slavery in Confederate states.Insert Preheader


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The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth

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Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops declared over 250,000 enslaved people in Texas free, symbolizing enduring hope and the end of slavery in Confederate states.

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The Washington Post

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Associated Press

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Russia and North Korea have signed a strategic partnership to strengthen military and economic ties against the West as President Putin seeks ammunition for the Ukraine war.

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CBS News

Biden announced a new program offering legal status to 500,000 undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, allowing them to apply for work permits and deportation protection.

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JD Vance, Trump's MAGA Successor?

The Intelligencer

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MSN

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the national debt will exceed $50 trillion by 2034, with this year's deficit reaching $1.9 trillion due to rising defense and social safety net costs.

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Donald Trump Up 18 Points in Iowa

The Des Moines Register

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LA School District Bans Cell Phone Use

KTLA 5

The LAUSD Board of Education voted to ban cellphone use during the school day starting January 2025 to improve students' interpersonal skills and reduce social media distress.

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U.S. Presidential debates have become less constructive and more confrontational, but simple structural and technological tweaks can improve their substance and respectfulness.

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The New York Times

Thomas Friedman argues that American leaders should stop supporting Israel's government, which is leading the country into an existential crisis and potential multifront war.

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CNN

Boeing's CEO admitted the company retaliated against whistleblowers exposing safety violations, apologizing to crash victims' families and committing to safety during a Senate hearing.

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Nvidia Most Valuable Public Company

CNBC

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ABC News

Justin Timberlake has been arrested and charged with misdemeanor DWI in the Hamptons after driving through a stop sign and swerving into oncoming traffic.

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USA Today

A year after the catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible, which killed all aboard, no official reports have been issued, and investigations by various authorities are still ongoing.

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C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

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The House Ethics Committee is investigating Gaetz for obstruction, issuing 25 subpoenas, while dropping some inquiries, confirming new allegations, and continuing to review claims.

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The Guardian

McDonald's is ending its AI drive-thru trial, raising questions about the fast food industry's push for automation despite issues with incorrect orders and reliance on outsourced labor.

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KS Sues Pfizer Over COVID Vaccine Claims

For the Left

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach sued Pfizer, alleging the company made misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccine safety risks, including myocarditis and pregnancy issues. 

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Club Q Mass Shooter Sentenced to Life

For the Right

Anderson Lee Aldrich was sentenced for the Club Q massacre, pleading guilty to 74 federal hate crime and gun charges, with families disappointed by the lack of a capital sentence. 

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