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It's been two years since a Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd.

2 Years After George Floyd’s Murder: Where Police Reform Stands

A ride-share driver in Pennsylvania is going viral for standing up to two passengers who made racist remarks and threatened to punch him.

Lyft Driver Faces Racist Passengers

Rep. Madison Cawthorn, an outspoken far-right lawmaker, lost his primary bid for re-election to state Sen. Chuck Edwards yesterday.

Far-Right Rep. Madison Cawthorn Loses NC Primary

For the first time ever in soccer history, the U.S. women’s and men’s national teams will now receive equal pay and prize money, including at World Cups.

U.S. Soccer Federation Agrees to Equal Pay Deal for Men’s and Women’s Teams

The primaries for North Carolina’s 2022 Senate seat were held yesterday, and Cheri Beasley easily walked away with the Democratic nomination.

Cheri Beasley Could Be First Black Senator From North Carolina

Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention in Russia was extended by one month today, her lawyer told the Associated Press.

Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Is Extended 

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said that the prospect of Republicans imposing a national abortion ban is “possible” if Roe v. Wade gets overturned this summer.

Mitch McConnell Says Nationwide Abortion Ban Is “Possible”

Initially introduced as a resolution to mark the May 5 birthday of Hanna Harris, a 21-year-old woman from the Northern Cheyenne Tribe who was murdered in 2013, President Joe Biden formally issued a proclamation commemorating May 5 as the first Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day in May of 2021.

Today Is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

People who are incarcerated in Bolivia will have a chance to get out earlier by reading books.

Bolivia Introduces Literacy Program Aimed at Helping Incarcerated Individuals Attain Earlier Release

Beginning in the fall, University of California schools will cover tuition and fees for state residents who are members of federally recognized Native American tribes.

UC School System Will Offer Free Tuition for Many Native American Students

Tech magnate Elon Musk has officially acquired Twitter Inc. in what the Wall Street Journal reports is an approximately $44 billion sale.

Elon Musk Set To Acquire Twitter for $44 Billion

Rudy Giuliani, former NYC mayor and former personal attorney to Donald Trump, was unsurprisingly unveiled on Fox’s “Masked Singer” on Wednesday.

Tom McKenna’s Recent Articles

2 Years After George Floyd’s Murder: Where Police Reform Stands

Floyd's death inspired nationwide calls to overhaul policing. Here's where things stand two years after his murder.

Lyft Driver Faces Racist Passengers

Lyft issued a tweet praising Bode for “instantly shutting down this hate & upholding our “no tolerance anti-discrimination policy.”

Far-Right Rep. Madison Cawthorn Loses NC Primary

As of this morning, AP data reported that Cawthorn conceded defeat and put his support behind the GOP nominee.

U.S. Soccer Federation Agrees to Equal Pay Deal for Men’s and Women’s Teams

The agreements will run through December 2028.

Cheri Beasley Could Be First Black Senator From North Carolina

In her victory speech, Beasley pledged that, if elected, she will “fight to keep jobs rooted in our local communities..."

Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Is Extended

The WNBA star’s lawyer also said that the short length of the extension might indicate the case will go to trial soon.

Mitch McConnell Says Nationwide Abortion Ban Is “Possible”

“I don’t think it’s much of a secret where Senate Republicans stand on that issue,” McConnell told USA Today.

Today Is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

Yesterday, the president released a proclamation highlighting the day’s second national recognition, saying, “The Federal Government has an obligation to ensure that cases of missing or murdered persons are met with swift and effective action."

Bolivia Introduces Literacy Program Aimed at Helping Incarcerated Individuals Attain Earlier Release

According to Reuters, the program has been launched in 47 facilities and has more than 800 participants so far.

UC School System Will Offer Free Tuition for Many Native American Students

Starting this upcoming school year, University of California institutions will fully fund tuition and fees for the state’s Native American residents.

Elon Musk Set To Acquire Twitter for $44 Billion

A months-long saga between Twitter and tech magnate Elon Musk has culminated with the announcement of Musk’s official purchase of the social media company.

“Masked Singer” Episode Featuring Rudy Giuliani Airs on TV

Giuliani is mired in controversy, as one of a number of individuals who spread misinformation in regards to the 2020 Presidential Election, purporting that Trump had in fact won the presidency.