A federal court ruling on Louisiana redistricting has reduced black congressional representation across southern states. The decision follows ongoing litigation over district maps and voting access. It matters because it alters the number of majority-minority seats available in Congress. The piece argues the ruling delivers a decisive setback to those representation gains.
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Jul
28
2026
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before Congress on matters tied to prior public health leadership. Lawmakers pressed for details on past decisions. The editorial takes the position that such testimony demands full transparency regardless of prior status.
Dec
16
2024
Published December 16 2024 the cartoon shows Robert F Kennedy Jr in a red cap reading Make Polio Great Again. A green worm emerges from his head as a speech bubble asks what is wrong with your brain. The image responds to President elect Donald Trump naming RFK Jr as his choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr has long promoted vaccine skepticism including past comments on polio and other diseases. The visual highlights ongoing debates over his fitness for the post amid public health concerns.
