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The National Shooting Sports Foundation secretly shared sensitive personal information on hundreds of thousands of customers with political operatives without their consent, forming the backbone of a massive political database that influenced elections for over two decades.

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Biden-Harris Administration Seek to Expand Relief for Student Loan Borrowers https://www.washingtoninformer.com/biden-harris-administration-expands-student-debt-relief/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/biden-harris-administration-expands-student-debt-relief/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:29:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217397 **FILE** Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and the U.S. Department of Education is working to help borrowers facing financial hardship through proposed regulations. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

The Biden-Harris administration has proposed new regulations to expand student debt relief, potentially impacting 8 million borrowers facing financial hardship, by allowing the Secretary of Education to forgive loans in cases of severe hardship or unjustified collection costs.

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In Final Push, Harris Labels Trump a Fascist, Urges Americans to Defend Democracy https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-harris-2024-election/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-harris-2024-election/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:16:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217302 Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has sent shock waves far beyond the Democratic National Convention, energizing battleground states that will decide the 2024 election. (Earl Gibson/The Washington Informer)

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has warned of the dangerous path former President Donald Trump represents, while Republican nominee Donald Trump has doubled down on inflammatory language, suggesting that he would use the military to target domestic "enemies."

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Breaking Barriers: Ovarian Cancer Study Expanded to Africa https://www.washingtoninformer.com/ovarian-cancer-treatment-african-descent/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/ovarian-cancer-treatment-african-descent/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217307 Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers Dr. Sophia George (pictured) and Dr. Matthew Schlumbrecht are leading an ambitious study focused on ovarian cancer treatment for women of African descent. (Courtesy photo)

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers are leading a study to address the underrepresentation of Black women in clinical trials for the drug niraparib, by enrolling women of African descent in a study in Nigeria to understand how they metabolize the drug.

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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Announces $110 Million in Awards for Women’s Health Research Push https://www.washingtoninformer.com/jill-biden-womens-health-awards/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/jill-biden-womens-health-awards/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:07:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217288 First lady Dr. Jill Biden announced $110 million in awards from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to fund research and development in women's health. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

First lady Dr. Jill Biden announced $110 million in awards from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to fund research and development in women's health, including chronic pain, ovarian cancer, and endometriosis.

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Haynes Inspires at Rankin Chapel Service During Centennial Homecoming Celebration https://www.washingtoninformer.com/howard-university-homecoming-sermon/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/howard-university-homecoming-sermon/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217213 The Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III delivers the sermon at Howard University’s Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel on Oct. 20, offering an inspirational conclusion to the institution’s centennial homecoming celebration. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

The Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III delivered a powerful sermon at Howard University's Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, encouraging congregants to serve and spread love despite opposition, reflecting on Jesus' actions in Luke 4.

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MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: Voting for the Future https://www.washingtoninformer.com/childrens-sabbaths-peacemaker/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/childrens-sabbaths-peacemaker/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217183 boy in green shirt

Marian Wright Edelman of the Children's Defense Fund is urging voters to consider the needs of the next generation when casting their votes in the upcoming election, emphasizing the importance of making decisions that will ensure hope and a future for the next seven generations.

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MORIAL: A Message to My Fellow Black Men on Voting https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-male-voter-project-apathy/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-male-voter-project-apathy/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217192 person putting a paper in white ballot box

Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have unveiled economic agendas aimed at creating opportunity for Black men, while Donald Trump has claimed immigrants are taking Black jobs and has touted his support for opportunity zones and funding for HBCUs.

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THE RELIGION CORNER: Stars of Hope https://www.washingtoninformer.com/darkness-hope-stars/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/darkness-hope-stars/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217208 woman in red top praying

Lyndia Grant encourages readers to look up to the stars during dark times, as they represent hope and the potential for success, even in the face of adversity.

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Study: Stress Levels Soar as Americans Fear Election Violence and Threat to Democracy https://www.washingtoninformer.com/americans-under-stress-2024-election/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/americans-under-stress-2024-election/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:40:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217143 With a growing number of Republican-led states enacting laws that complicate the voting process, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference is working to combat voter suppression through emphasizing the importance of understanding voting options, deadlines, and eligibility requirements. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

A new "Stress in America" poll by the American Psychological Association has revealed that Americans are under immense stress as the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, with over 70% fearing that the election results could lead to violence.

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