Ed White | The Associated Press Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal Jussie Smollett was released from jail Wednesday after an appeals court agreed with his lawyers that he should be free pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack. (March 16) AP An appeals …
Tareq Hajjaj, the Gaza Strip correspondent for Mondoweiss, is desperately trying to keep his stories alive to support his family amidst the Israel-Hamas war. Despite the grim and dangerous conditions, Hajjaj continues to report on the catastrophic events occurring in Gaza. Due to the deadly pressure from Israel’s forces and the repression from Hamas, Palestinian …
“Republican States Changing Voter Restriction Laws in Response to Trump’s 2020 Loss: What It Means for Future Elections Republican-led states are enacting voter restriction laws following Trump’s 2020 defeat. Here’s why activists are alarmed by the impact of these restrictions on the upcoming midterms and 2024 presidential elections. Community activists are expressing concern, and here’s …
Florida’s new state law, effective as of July 2023, makes it against the rules for public school teachers to use pronouns that don’t correspond with their sex assigned at birth. This controversial “Don’t Say Gay” legislation now extends to cover all grades from kindergarten through 12th, potentially limiting discussions on gender and sexuality among Florida’s …
The Vanderbilts, notorious new money arrivistes, leveraged their immense wealth to construct opulent mansions and establish themselves as prominent figures in New York society. Season two of HBO’s popular series, The Gilded Age, delves into the dramatic portrayal of the Vanderbilts’ journey to establish the Metropolitan Opera after being rejected by the Academy of Music. …
Rabbi Alissa Wise, a member of the rabbinical council with Jewish Voice for Peace, is deeply affected by the harrowing images of dead Palestinian children and the devastation in Gaza caused by the Israeli siege and bombing campaign. The airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of over 4,600 Palestinians, including 1,900 children, and displaced 1.4 …
CNN – The funeral service for Samantha Woll, a beloved Detroit synagogue leader who was found stabbed to death over the weekend, was filled with friends and family who remembered her kindness, generosity, and dedication to helping others. As the search for her killer continues, loved ones expressed their grief and honored Woll’s impact on …
Investigators are currently searching for a motive in the tragic death of Samantha Woll, the president of the board of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in Detroit. Woll’s lifeless body was discovered at her home on Saturday morning, with multiple stab wounds, according to the Detroit Police Department. The police found blood leading them to …
Deutsche Bank has received final approval from a US judge for a $75 million settlement with the victims of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the German company of facilitating his alleged sex trafficking. This news comes after preliminary approval was granted in June and the settlement was finalized during a court hearing in Manhattan. Judge Jed …
Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy known for her strong emphasis on family values, has ended her relationship with TV journalist Andrea Giambruno. The split comes after Giambruno’s inappropriate behavior of grabbing his genital area and propositioning a co-host to engage in a “threesome or foursome.” His television show has been suspended as a …