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Supreme Court Faces New Push to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ruling in Landmark Case
A former Kentucky clerk’s legal battle could reignite a national fight over LGBTQ rights and religious freedom Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D ...
Natalie Frank
18 hours ago3 min read
Just One Day After Mass Shooting in West Side Chicago, Another Occurs When Gunfire Erupts in Bronzeville Leaving 5 People Wounded
Residents of Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood struggle with fear and uncertainty after broad-daylight drive-by shooting occurs...
Natalie Frank
1 day ago1 min read
Ancient Visitor from Space: Georgia Meteorite Likely Older Than Earth
A fiery streak across the daytime sky led to a rare discovery in McDonough, GA, a meteorite that predates our planet and carries clues to...
Natalie Frank
1 day ago2 min read
Bourbon Peach Fluff with Candied Peaches: The Dessert That’s Sweet as a Summer Evening
Creamy, fruity, and impossibly light, this Southern twist on a vintage favorite will be your new go-to dessert Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D ...
Natalie Frank
2 days ago1 min read
Unprecedented Move as FBI Floods D.C. Streets in Controversial Crackdown
Sweeping federal force converges on capital amid alarming rhetoric Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D U.S. Capitol Washington D.C. ; Nicolas...
Natalie Frank
2 days ago3 min read
Deadly West Side Mass Shooting Shatters Early Morning Quiet, Leaves 1 Dead and 5 Injured
Chicago’s West Side reels from yet another mass shooting as gun violence continues its relentless grip on the city Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D...
Natalie Frank
3 days ago1 min read
Tragedy Strikes Near CDC Headquarters: Officer Killed in Shooting Outside Emory University
A community mourns as investigators work to uncover why gunfire erupted steps from one of the nation’s leading public health institutions...
Natalie Frank
3 days ago3 min read
Illinois Governor Stands Firm on Protecting Texas Democrats Due to FBI Arrest Threats, Other States Join Fight
As partisan redistricting battle heats up ahead of 2026 midterms, J.B. Pritzker vows to safeguard lawmakers who fled Texas in protest...
Natalie Frank
4 days ago2 min read
Arrest at NIH Hospital Sparks Outrage Over Immigration Enforcement in Medical Settings
Detention of patient seeking treatment raises fears among immigrant communities about access to essential care Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D ...
Natalie Frank
5 days ago2 min read
Could Chikungunya Virus Now Spreading Through China Be the Next Pandemic?
Chikungunya Virus is primarily spread through mosquito bites but with global warming and travel-related cases, outbreaks around the world...
Natalie Frank
6 days ago5 min read
One-Pot Creole Jambalaya with Chicken & Turkey Sausage: A Healthier Take on a Southern Classic
This bold, flavor-packed one-pot jambalaya swaps in turkey sausage and lean chicken for a lighter yet authentic Creole dish Natalie C....
Natalie Frank
7 days ago1 min read
SATIRE: Texas Introduces New Olympic Sport: Congressional Fugitive Dash Turns Lawmakers into Track and Field Gold Medalists
Texas lawmakers trade suits for running gear to take part in this dash from authoritarianism, lack of accountability, and sometimes the...
Natalie Frank
7 days ago4 min read
Shift in Chicagoans Attitudes Towards Work, Workplace During, After Pandemic According to Recent Survey, Based on Age
Changes in different age groups view of work, workplace occurred due to pandemic found in new survey Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D August 5,...
Natalie Frank
Aug 57 min read
Editorial: Why Texas’ Redistricting Push, Initiated by White House, Should Alarm Every State in the Nation
Texas Democrats fled to Chicago to stall a vote they know they can’t stop; But the bigger story is what happens when a president tries to...
Natalie Frank
Aug 44 min read
Living Between Yesterday and Tomorrow: What It Really Means to Be Southern Today
Exploring the pride, paradox, and evolving identity of Southern life in a rapidly changing world Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D August 3, 2025...
Natalie Frank
Aug 31 min read
Chicago Mayor Again Frustratingly Vague About Closing Budget Gap, Only Stating He Will Use 'Progressive Revenue'
Chicago Mayor again frustratingly vague about closing budget hap, only stating he will use 'Progressive Funding ' Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D ...
Natalie Frank
Aug 21 min read
ICE Arrests Maine Officer Homeland Security Approved for Hire: Police Department, ICE Blame Each Other, DHS Remains Silent
Old Orchard Beach Police stunned as DHS won't explain how approved cop wound up in handcuffs Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D August 1, 2025...
Natalie Frank
Aug 15 min read
SATIRE: Chicago Transit Authority Redefines Delays as ‘Extended Meditation Experiences’ in Bold Push Toward Spiritual Transit
As trains stall and buses ghost commuters across Chicago, the CTA encourages riders to reframe the experience and use delays to embrace...
Natalie Frank
Jul 314 min read
Chicago’s Special Education Shake-Up Sparks Urgency, Uncertainty, and Hope
As CPS restructures its special education department weeks before the start of school, families, advocates are left balancing cautious...
Natalie Frank
Jul 311 min read
Controversy and Crisis: Senate Confirms Susan Monarez as CDC Director Amid Budget Cuts and Vaccine Policy Upheaval
Trump’s second nominee for CDC chief steps into a storm of layoffs, measles outbreaks, and public trust erosion as RFK Jr. reshapes U.S....
Natalie Frank
Jul 301 min read
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