Haitian Immigrant, All-Natural Skincare Line For People With Eczema

Nationwide — Jocelyne Firmin, a Haitian-born entrepreneur and devoted mother, has turned her personal journey into a powerful mission to provide relief for millions of Americans suffering from eczema. Her company, Kiyamel Skincare, offers all-natural, science-backed solutions for eczema and sensitive skin, transforming lives across the country. A few weeks ago, she sat down for…

WITNESS FOR JUSTICE #1237 Health Care is a Human Right. Privatizing, Profiteering, and Withholding It is a Violent Evil

Seth Wispelwey My father is an infectious disease physician. Since the dawn of the AIDS epidemic, he’s spent his career leading front-line responses and spearheading decades-long investment and care for people living with HIV/AIDS. As he puts it, when the new health crisis arose during medical school, “this path chose him.” As he moved into…

The Racist Legacy Of January 6

The Crusader Staff By Bruce C.T. WrightNewsOne Yes, Capitol rioters wanted to stop Joe Biden from being president, but the motivation was also largely rooted in anti-Black racism. Four years after the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, a glaring double standard along racial lines remains impossible to ignore for anyone…

Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee Reflects on Her Career as She Bids Farewell to Congress

Outgoing Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) expressed deep gratitude to her constituents and marked the end of her 26-year career in public service. Lee, who is succeeded by Lateefah Simon, a civil rights and racial justice activist, praised people in her community for their support. She also highlighted her dedication to promoting peace, justice, and equity….

Gov. Newsom Announces Historic Boost to Paid Family Leave Benefits in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a significant increase in California’s paid family leave and disability benefits, effective Jan. 1, 2025. “Expanded paid family leave benefits are about making it easier for Californians to care for themselves, bond with a new child, and care for their families without worrying about how they’ll pay the bills,” said Newsom…

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $41 Million Investment in Water Resources and Ecosystem Health

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a more than $41 million investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for 21 projects to bolster water resources, advance ecosystem health, and support resilience in communities facing drought and other climate change impacts. The projects will support instream and riparian restoration, canal lining and piping,…

U.S. District Court Temporarily Blocks California’s Law Aiming to Protect Children from Social Media Addiction

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted a request by advocates for free expression and free enterprise on the Internet to halt a California’s internet surveillance law, Senate Bill (SB) 976, from going into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Supporters of the legislation say it protects youth from social media addiction….