Rep. Ayanna Pressley reintroduced H.R. 40, a bill to study the impacts of slavery and propose reparations for Black Americans, taking over from former Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. The bill would create a federal commission to investigate the effects of slavery, analyze government roles, and recommend reparations. Pressley emphasized the importance of reparations in addressing historical injustices and disparities faced by Black Americans.
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Germans Are Voting. Here’s What to Watch For.
Germans vote in a snap election as Chancellor Scholz's government collapses, with Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats leading polls. The far-right AfD is expected to place second, while small parties like Die Linke and the Free Democratic Party aim to clear the five percent threshold. The "firewall" against extremist parties will be tested, with concerns over the AfD's potential impact on German politics and the stability of future coalitions. Full Article
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