Rev. Dr. Edwin L. Jones, Sr.

Democracy

NY Mayor Mamdani Gives Stirring Address Marking America’s 250 Years

Democracy July 4, 2026

"The work of fulfilling the values first enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, that work endures and it belongs to us all," said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in a stunning address to New Yorkers on the 250 years since the Declaration was signed.

When Your Car Isn’t the Only Thing Being Tracked

Democracy June 28, 2026

A new generation of surveillance technology promises to do far more than read a license plate. II can detect and correlate the electronic signals constantly emitted by devices traveling with your vehicle.

Voting Rights Movement Rises; Join August March on Washington

Politics and Elections June 28, 2026

With the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, everyone's right to vote is under attack. The movement to defend the vote is gathering steam. A march on Washington to defend the vote is planned for Aug. 28, 2026.

Homeless & Housing

Use Your Empathy to Fight Sweeps

Homelessness and Housing July 18, 2026

'I came out of it homelessness understanding something that a lot of people in power desperately do not want the public to recognize: There is absolutely a war on the poor in this City.' - Apple Cronk

The Main Cause of Homelessness is the High Cost of Housing!

Homelessness and Housing July 9, 2026

Avoid false narratives. The MAJORITY of unhoused people need—and can function fine — if they had an affordable place to live. The main cause of homelessness, cost of housing, is a fixable issue.

Our Kids and Our Democracy Are In Our Hands

Homelessness and Housing June 22, 2026

Recent federal action has imperiled food access for over 700,000 kids. Parents unable to provide for their hungry children feel powerless. Deprivation of adequate nutrition can be devastating for families.

Migrants & Refugees

Trump Admin Trying to Deport Witnesses Who Contradicted ICE Claims About Fatal Shooting

Immigrants, Migrants and Refugees July 10, 2026

The Trump administration is trying to deport three witnesses to the ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.

Compas: Students Support the People Who Feed the Nation

Human Rights June 21, 2026

Compas, a student-led organization, has been pivotal in building a collaborative movement to create genuine change for farmworker communities. Support includes healthcare, legal assistance with ICE raids, housing, food. and education to the broader community.

Detention Centers: Letters from Inside Delaney Hall

Immigrants, Migrants and Refugees June 17, 2026

Letters from prisoners inside the Delaney detention center document the inhumane conditions detainees are subject too. Letters are written in Spanish with English translation.

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We stand on their shoulders to invent a future

The Good, the bad, the ugly: the truth of two cities

DC voters get behind living wage. Advocates ready for round 2

DC workers want a living wage