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March 2024

Preserving Black Arizonans’ Stories: ASU Archivists’ Mission

TL/DR - Local archivists in Arizona are working to ensure better representation of the experiences and histories of Black Arizonans through the Arizona State University’s Community-Driven Archives Initiative. The initiative aims to create a collection of information from the Black community living in Arizona. The project, known as the Black…

Kari Lake Against US-Born Migrant Children Policies

TL/DR - US Senate candidate Kari Lake has stated that she does not believe children of undocumented immigrants born in the US should automatically receive citizenship. She aligns with former President Donald Trump on this issue, who has also advocated for ending birthright citizenship. This stance challenges the 14th Amendment's Citizenship…

Supreme Court Decides to Retain Trump on Colorado Ballot

TL/DR - The Supreme Court has ruled to keep Donald Trump on the Colorado ballot for the 2024 election. The ruling centered on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and determined that only Congress, not states, can enforce this provision. Although the judgment was unanimous, some justices disagreed with the extent of the ruling, arguing it went beyond…

Drug Firms Counteroffer in Biden-Harris Lower Price Talks

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that all manufacturers participating in the first cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations have responded with counteroffers. The negotiations are part of the Inflation Reduction Act, a law aimed at reducing the cost of prescription drugs. In addition, the Inflation…