Lydia McMullen-Laird appears in the following:
Newsom Opponents Have Gathered Enough Signatures to Trigger a Recall—Now What?
Friday, April 30, 2021
California is facing its first gubernatorial recall in nearly two decades.
Biden Administration Proposes $1.8 trillion Plan for Childcare, Family Leave and Tuition-Free Community College
Thursday, April 29, 2021
The White House has proposed a $1.8 trillion plan to fund paid family and medical leave, childcare, tuition-free community college, and a variety of other programs.
GOP States Are Pushing for Stricter Penalties for Protesters
Monday, April 26, 2021
On the heels of last summer’s racial justice uprisings, GOP states like Florida, Oklahoma, and Iowa are increasing legal punishments for protesters.
Following Derek Chauvin's Conviction, Renewed Calls for Police Reform in Congress
Friday, April 23, 2021
While many breathed a sigh of relief following the verdict, the days since have been a reminder of just how rampant police violence is in the country.
Is Climate Change Pushing Tornadoes Toward The Tri-State Area?
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Two counties in New York and one in New Jersey already fall into the top five riskiest counties in the country for tornado weather, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murdering George Floyd
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
After just ten hours of deliberation, a jury in Minneapolis found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three charges in the murder of George Floyd.
Americans Are Starting To Have Casual Sex Again—That Could Bring an Explosion in STIs
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
There were 2.5 million reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis across the country in 2019.
Vaccine Distribution Disparities in Africa
Tuesday, April 06, 2021
The continent of Africa has administered less than two percent of global vaccine distribution, despite making up 17 percent of the global population.
Andrew Yang Wants NYC To Ride The Bitcoin Wave. That’d Be Terrible For Climate Change
Tuesday, April 06, 2021
Bitcoin is on pace to consume about as much electricity this year as all the homes in the mid-Atlantic states. Most of this energy comes from non-renewable sources.
COVID-19 Vaccine Disparities Persist Worldwide
Monday, April 05, 2021
High-income countries have purchased over half of the world’s supply of vaccines, even though they make up less than a fifth of the global population.
House Investigation Will Look Into How the Capitol Insurrection Happened
Monday, March 29, 2021
Last Thursday, seven Democratic-led House committees launched a probe into the federal government’s handling of the events on January 6th and what preceded it.
Jury Selection, Explained
Thursday, March 25, 2021
15 people have been selected to serve on the jury during the much-anticipated trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who has been charged in the murder of George Floyd.
The Cost of the Pandemic for Women and Mothers
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Since the pandemic began more than two million women have left the workforce. And as a result, women have also carried the brunt of the economic costs of the pandemic.
The Race Between the Vaccine and the Variants
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
More than a dozen states have seen increases in their daily case averages. In Michigan alone, there’s been a 92% increase in COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks.
The Gulf Stream Is Weakening, Foretelling Stronger Storms For NY And NJ
Friday, March 19, 2021
This Gulf Stream system is at its weakest point in over 1,000 years
Why We Ask Women to Create Safety Rather Than Eradicating Male Violence
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Most women are brought up to take precautions to avoid violence when walking alone, but we rarely focus on eradicating the male behavior that makes streets unsafe.
The Powerful Blame "Cancel Culture" to Deflect Responsibility
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has joined a long line of politicians and celebrities who have invoked the idea of “cancel culture” as a defense against allegations of misconduct.
Stimulus Package Offers Long-Awaited Aid to Black Farmers
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Roughly $5 billion in the Congressional relief legislation is earmarked specifically for farmers who have been historically disadvantaged due to racial or ethnic prejudice.
Biden Administration Deporting Haitians to a Country in Turmoil
Tuesday, March 09, 2021
More than 900 Haitians were deported in the first part of February alone, and at least 70 have been deported already this week.
Meghan and Harry Open Up in First Interview Since Leaving the Royal Family
Monday, March 08, 2021
In a bombshell interview, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry alleged that there were royal conversations about how dark their child’s skin would be and mental health struggles.
