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The Supreme Court’s War on the Voting Rights Act Sends America Backwards

The Supreme Court’s War on the Voting Rights Act Sends America Backwards

| May 7, 2026 | HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyThe United States took a decisive step toward democracy with the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. At the time, Black political representation was not just limited — it was nearly nonexistent. African Americans made up more than 10 percent of the population...
American Muslims Don’t Need to Defend Our Existence

American Muslims Don’t Need to Defend Our Existence

| Apr 8, 2026 | HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyThe journey of my prayer rug reflects my own as a Muslim American. It has seen a lot, and despite its fraying fringes, remains resilient as ever. Praying five times each day is one of the pillars of Islam. Each prayer includes recitations from the Qur’an. My blue and...
Don’t End TPS for Our Immigrant Neighbors

Don’t End TPS for Our Immigrant Neighbors

| Feb 25, 2026 | HP Subfeatured|Peace / Security|Rights / DemocracyThis February, a panel of conservative federal judges ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can move forward with terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nepal. For the over 60,000 immigrants impacted by...
Dr. King’s Warnings Seem More Prescient Than Ever

Dr. King’s Warnings Seem More Prescient Than Ever

| Jan 14, 2026 | Economy / Business|HP Featured|Rights / DemocracyDr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words from his “Beyond Vietnam” speech still ring true. “When machines and computers, profit motives, and property rights are considered more important than people,” he warned, “the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism, and...
An Immigration Success Story in the Heartland

An Immigration Success Story in the Heartland

| Oct 29, 2025 | Economy / Business|HP Featured|Rights / DemocracyIn Marshalltown, Iowa, the spirit of American entrepreneurship is alive and well. Residents have opened businesses, among them a grocery store offering fresh food that’s created dozens of jobs. Many of these small businesses are owned, managed, and staffed by...
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