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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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submitted 10 hours ago • 222 comments

Don't let them lie to you about Senator Padilla. DHS is claiming the agents DID NOT KNOW he was a senator. He CLEARLY says (BEFORE he is tackled and cuffed) "I am Senator Alex Padilla and I have a question for the secretary."

submitted 12 hours ago • 1061 comments

Federal judge denies Trump Admin’s attempt to reverse a redlining settlement in a case where the lender openly disparaged Black people & communities. The judge notes that the CFPB disclaiming it's own actions is an act of legal Hari Kari. nationalfairhousing.org/judge-reject...

submitted 6 hours ago • 0 comments

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.

submitted 7 days ago • 86 comments

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?

submitted 8 days ago • 909 comments

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.

submitted 8 days ago • 353 comments

Cuts have consequences, illustrated. As seen on TV 📺

submitted 10 days ago • 859 comments

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...

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

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/...

submitted 14 days ago • 41 comments

submitted 13 days ago • 48 comments

This is what a Cold Air Front looks like from Space

submitted 14 days ago • 220 comments

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

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

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...

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

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...

submitted 27 days ago • 843 comments

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

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

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...

submitted 29 days ago • 1 comment

"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...

submitted 30 days ago • 485 comments

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submitted 31 days ago • 15 comments

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

submitted 30 days ago • 240 comments

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.

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

🚨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.

submitted 34 days ago • 279 comments

🚨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...

submitted 35 days ago • 267 comments

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.

submitted 35 days ago • 71 comments

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...

submitted 35 days ago • 82 comments