Joe Biden pardons his son’s crimes
President Joe Biden recently issued a sweeping pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, sparing him a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions despite previously vowing not to do so. The decision sparked outrage from some Democrats, who fear it undermines his campaign promise to restore integrity to the presidency. Critics argue that the decision sets a dangerous precedent, inviting future presidents to use pardons as a shield for their family’s misdeeds.
And yet, the loudest critics of Biden’s move come from a party that has long championed a man, Donald Trump, who will pardon himself, his family, and his loyalists without hesitation. If we call Biden’s actions selfish, we must also call out the hypocrisy in Trump’s behavior and the non-existent moral ground that he walks on. The real miscarriage of justice is a political culture where power is wielded for personal gain, regardless of who holds the office.
Instead of turning this into another partisan shouting match, we should be asking a better question. How do we hold all public figures accountable for their actions—without political bias?
How many Black jobs in Trump’s cabinet? One
Let’s talk about Donald Trump’s cabinet. He nominated just one Black person, former NFL star Scott Turner, as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. I wasn’t expecting anyone at all. I think he just added one for fun. This is nothing new. Trump’s first administration was the least racially diverse in modern history, and his new lineup suggests that he has learned nothing from his previous tenure.
Trump’s campaign rhetoric about “Black jobs” and his claims of improving opportunities for communities of color ring hollow when his closest advisors consistently fail to reflect those communities. For someone whose reelection owes much to increased support among Black and Latino voters, his actions demonstrate where his true allegiances lie—with the overwhelmingly white political establishment that props up his power.
Cabinets and leadership roles are not just symbolic; they have real implications for policymaking and resource allocation. If Black people aren’t at the table, they’re likely on the menu.
Walmart rolls back DEI initiatives
Walmart is the latest corporate giant to roll back its DEI policies under pressure from conservative activists. The retailer has decided not to renew its $100 million commitment to racial equity initiatives because it chose to shift priorities. They are also scaling back their commitments to diversity in the face of political backlash.
This is a serious blow, especially for those who hoped the racial reckoning of 2020 would lead to lasting change. Progress is fragile and can be undone when the political winds shift. The reality is, DEI policies are not just “woke” talking points; they’re strategies for building workplaces and communities that work for everyone. Rolling them back sends a clear message: the status quo is more comfortable than the hard work of change.
