United States Archives - Empoword Journalism https://www.empowordjournalism.com/tag/united-states/ Led by women. Uniting and empowering journalists across the globe. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:19:50 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Trump vs History: Censorship In The Department Of Defence https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/trump-vs-history-censorship-in-the-department-of-defence/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/trump-vs-history-censorship-in-the-department-of-defence/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:43:07 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=66161 Recently, the Associated Press obtained a database of more than 26,000 images and online posts flagged for deletion at the US Defense Department. Why? Because they have been marked as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) content.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/current-affairs/hurricane-helene-one-of-the-deadliest-hurricanes-in-history/feed/ 0 5 Tips to Afford Healthcare in the United States Even When You Have Insurance https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/affording-healthcare-in-the-usa/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/affording-healthcare-in-the-usa/#respond Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:42:15 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=38455 The United States notoriously doesn't provide free healthcare. Here are five tips on how to afford health insurance in the U.S.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/affording-healthcare-in-the-usa/feed/ 0 Seven Dead in 4th of July Shooting Near Chicago https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/current-affairs/seven-dead-in-4th-of-july-shooting-near-chicago/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/current-affairs/seven-dead-in-4th-of-july-shooting-near-chicago/#respond Thu, 07 Jul 2022 22:47:47 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=27055 Madelaine Gray A gunman has killed seven and wounded dozens after opening fire on a 4th July celebration. Monday marked the 4th of July. Possibly America’s most popular public holiday, the date promises an annual joyous celebration of independence from British rule. Across the country, from thriving metropolises to the

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/current-affairs/seven-dead-in-4th-of-july-shooting-near-chicago/feed/ 0 Senate Unlikely To Pass Gun Control Legislation https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/senate-unlikely-to-pass-us-houses-gun-control-legislation/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/senate-unlikely-to-pass-us-houses-gun-control-legislation/#respond Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:31:53 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=25485 Following a spate of mass shootings across the United States, the House of Representatives has passed legislation which increases the age limit for buying a semi-automatic gun rifle. It also bans the sale of ammunition storage devices with a capacity of more than 15 rounds.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/senate-unlikely-to-pass-us-houses-gun-control-legislation/feed/ 0 What is the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill supported by Caitlyn Jenner? https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/current-affairs/what-is-the-dont-say-gay-bill-supported-by-caitlyn-jenner/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/current-affairs/what-is-the-dont-say-gay-bill-supported-by-caitlyn-jenner/#respond Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:52:59 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=23902 Also known as the "Parents Rights in Education" bill but currently revered as the "Don't Say Gay" bill by critics, is a piece of legislation that states "the classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through [third grade]" or "in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standard" for students in other grade groups.

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