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Red flags to look for in dating, domestic violence abuse

Black women in Houston face a deadly domestic violence surge – by Laura Onyeneho The Houston-area hairstylist, entrepreneur, and mother who goes by Nikki had been with viral sketch comedian Uncle Stanley Joe since she was 12. They had been married for 20 years. She knew his anger. She had learned to read his moods, to time her questions, to shrink herself to keep the peace. None of it was enough that night. “I always knew that I was going to eventually post the video to expose him,” Read more […]

Virginia Voted Yes

Virginia voters approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s congressional map Tuesday, a decision that could help determine control of the U.S. House and marks the latest escalation in a national redistricting battle that began with Republican-led efforts in several states. Will it work?

Trump Rollbacks Put Mental Health Coverage at Risk Nationwide

In mental health specifically, advocates warn that the administration’s actions have effectively gutted the strongest provisions of the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which was designed to guarantee equal treatment for mental and physical health care.