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Mount Vernon, Washington · Mount VernonDonald Trump joked in 2016 that he could "stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody" and not lose support. In 2024, after two impeachments and 34 felony convictions, he has more or less proved the point. He not only returned to the White House, he turned his mug shot into décor, hanging it outside the Oval Office like a trophy.See the Story
Voters shrug off scandals, paying a price in lost trust
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New Year · Detroitby Leda Stawnychko, Mount Royal University As the new year starts, it’s natural to feel torn between gratitude and restlessness. December often disrupts routines: fewer meetings, quieter inboxes and a rare chance to take stock and reflect. During this time, people may feel pride in how far they have come, alongside a growing sense that the path they are on no longer fits. This discomfort is especially common at stages of life when professionals …See the Story
Feeling stuck at work as the New Year begins? It may be a sign of professional growth
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Detroit, Michigan · DetroitThursday, Jan. 1, marked a historic milestone for local governance as three Black women were sworn in as mayors of major cities, per Shine My Crown. In Detroit, Mary Sheffield, 38, took the oath of office in a private ceremony at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, becoming the city’s first woman and first Black woman mayor in its 324-year history. Sheffield, the daughter of civil rights activist and pastor Horace Sheffield III, first won ele…See the Story
Black Women Begin 2026 Making History As Mayors In Major U.S. Cities
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