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President & CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance. Civil, Human & Justice Rights Advocate & Lover of the Arts
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Cutting half a billion dollars of funding for cybersecurity is a recipe for disaster, and leaves Americans more vulnerable to attacks from Russia or China.

For years we've heard from the right about "welfare queens" and other so-called "freeloaders" pulling one over on the government. But actually, it's the wealthy who are the real freeloaders — pulling one over on us all by skirting their taxes. Where is the outrage over that?

A recent study found that for every $1 invested in the National Weather Service, it produces $73 in value to Americans. Not only is the NWS a life-saving government resource, it's actually quite efficient.

Cuts have consequences, illustrated. As seen on TV 📺

This is exactly why @democracyforward.org represented our clients to intervene in this case and we will fight every day to ensure this program for veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses is not dismantled. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

NEW: The Trump administration has lost a shocking 96% of rulings in federal district courts so far this month, a new analysis shows. The rulings against the president came from judges across the ideological spectrum. From: @jaknutson.bsky.social www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

This is what a Cold Air Front looks like from Space

Today kicks off National Fair Housing Week of Action. Fair housing is under attack—and local advocates across the country are fighting back. Sign the petition chng.it/zsZ66cfGP4 and email your member of Congress Bit.ly/SaveFHIP! #FairHousing #WeekOfAction #HousingJustice #CivilRights

While White women were the primary beneficiaries of DEIA programs, Black women are the biggest losers as companies rollback these anti-discrimination efforts. Bureau of Labor Stats reports Black women lost 38K jobs in April 2025 & unemployment rate ⬆️ from 5.1% to 6.1% www.bet.com/article/jdgt...

Breaking news: The US has been stripped of its top-notch triple-a credit rating by Moody’s on concerns about rising levels of government debt www.ft.com/content/e456...

This is absolutely ridiculous and unacceptable. Where is the Congress. Where are our elected officials?

Every person in the real estate and lending industries must fight for transparent and equitable listings for residential properties. It's an easy way to help advance Fair Housing. Private listings distort markets and support discrimination. We need democracy in housing. www.inman.com/2025/04/28/f...

"For me, the answer now lies in refusal, the withdrawal of participation from systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging." Today I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council. I wrote about my decision in TIME. time.com/7285045/resi...

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Loss of white privilege should not be a criteria for fast-tracked asylum.

The Trump Administration clearly promotes the use of race-conscious programs that benefit Whites, including Whites that have benefited from decades of Apartheid policies, but opposes mechanisms, like disparate impact & anti-racism programs that stop discrimination against Black people.

🚨BREAKING: Federal Court BLOCKS the Trump administration’s unlawful reorganization of the federal government. Congratulations to @democracyforward.org, their co-counsel and clients on their amazing work in securing this victory.

🚨BREAKING: Three judge panel with 2 Trump appointees STRIKES DOWN Alabama congressional map for violating Constitution and VRA. Court finds Alabama INTENTIONALLY discriminated against Black voters. Proud of ELG team and our clients in this historic fight! www.democracydocket.com/cases/alabam...

BREAKING: A federal court ruled that Alabama's 2023 congressional map discriminates against Black voters in violation of the Voting Rights Act and Constitution. This is a win for voting rights.

So yesterday acting FEMA chief said he wouldn't personally want to eliminate FEMA but it was up to the President and Congress. Today he's gone. www.politico.com/news/2025/05...

I know from experience: When we fight, we win. This week, we stopped the GOP from stealing a North Carolina Supreme Court seat. Democracy Docket reported every update on this case. Subscribe to its free newsletters for the latest on all the lawsuits to come: hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0

Music is joy! #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmil...

Are you following this week's major voting news? -Florida sued -Indiana sued -Kansas sued -Montana sued -NC GOP Supreme Court candidate concedes NOTE: I expect at least one more lawsuit tomorrow. Never miss another update. Subscribe to Democracy Docket: hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0

Pleased to join the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community in LA County and across the country in celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month. As we celebrate the diversity & strength of our community, let’s fight for a better, kinder, and more inclusive America.

Tech leaders like Geoffrey Hinton, Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis, Dawn Song & @reptedlieu.bsky.social expressed concern about the risks of AI. Is the job market for new college graduates an omen of their warning? apple.news/AnPdYZIjqTcu...