FHLBank Atlanta offers grants for down payment help to Black first-time homebuyers in Baltimore, fighting against historical discriminatory practices.
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Ninety ex-lawmakers have come together to form a bipartisan group aimed at passing the Restore Trust in Congress Act to curb conflicts of interest. In a letter, the former legislators argue that Congress must prioritize integrity amid repeated STOCK Act violations.
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Charles F. Robinson III, a legendary reporter and radio producer, was a mentor and supporter of the political organization Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, and his coverage of their work gave them political legitimacy.
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Allegations of crime data manipulation in Washington D.C. police department surface as Republican-led committee investigates.
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The War on Drugs is a grave moral warning, as it threatens to reject mercy and execute judgment without due process, and has historically been unfair to Black communities, violating the Christian worldview of the sanctity of life and the perfect justice of God.
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