Medicaid Cuts Threaten the Health of Women and Children: Why Protecting Coverage Matters

Medicaid Cuts Threaten the Health of Women and Children: Why Protecting Coverage Matters

By Janet Howard | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com  Medicaid is a cornerstone of America’s healthcare system, providing critical coverage to millions of low-income individuals, particularly women and children. Yet, proposed cuts to this vital program threaten to undo decades of progress in maternal and child health. As lawmakers debate Medicaid’s future, the stakes […]

A$AP Rocky Acquitted of Felony Assault Charges in Los Angeles, Rihanna Shares Joyful Celebration

A$AP Rocky Acquitted of Felony Assault Charges in Los Angeles, Rihanna Shares Joyful Celebration

By Staff Writer | Editorial credit: Christian Bertrand / shutterstock.com  Los Angeles, CA – In a stunning turn of events, jurors in Los Angeles have found rapper A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The charges stemmed from a 2021 incident where the rapper allegedly […]

Mayor Adams Leaves Immigrants Behind in SOTC Address

Mayor Adams Leaves Immigrants Behind in SOTC Address

Editorial Credit: Roy De La Cruz / shutterstock.com  New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his fourth State of the City address at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition: “For centuries, immigrants have powered the economy and culture of New York City – and that longstanding reality is […]