EDITORIAL
BY DHIREN SHAH
Hello Readers,
Politics are everywhere, but when it comes to elections, they play big games with their control of election commissions. In Louisiana, more than one third of the population is Black and in Alabama, more than 25% of the population is Black. However, in both states, Black voters are a majority in just one congressional district. The lower courts had ruled that the maps raised concerns that Black voting power had been diluted, in violation of the landmark federal Voting Rights Act.
The Republicans went to the Supreme Court. On June 27, SCOTUS made a 6-3 decision that the district maps should be redrawn. With the redrawn maps, the Democrats could gain a few congressional seats. In 2024, if the Democrats win additional 5 seats in Congress, they will have control of the House. Right now, the Republicans have a majority in the House by a thin margin.
On June 26, Newark Police received a call for domestic violence. When they arrived, Hakeem Murchison, 30, of Newark was shot by the officers. He was taken to the hospital. Two police officers were also taken to the hospital for evaluation. Murchison has been charged with aggravated assault and two weapon offenses in connection to the police-involved shooting.
Lately, there were many protests to protect the rights of LGBTQ. I understand their feelings. They claim that they do not have enough representation in women’s sports and contests. Women has issues that they cannot compete with transgender LGBTQ women. Both have the right arguments. So, what is the solution? In my opinion, let them have their own sports competition. So, it will be equal for all, and justice might be served.
Trump’s new recording is now open to the public. You can hear clearly that Trump has knowledge of some Iranian classified documents. He had been asked to declassify them, but he said they cannot be declassified. Also, he said that it is a highly sensitive document. Being a former President, he should be articulate about using his words. This is huge evidence, but why it was declared now? Is it politics? And how did Anderson cooper get something that was supposed to be in the hands of the prosecution only? Was it leaked to promote prejudice against the defense? This should be kept only for the jury to hear. So, who to believe and who not to, it is harder to make a judgment.
Even after three weeks of Canadian Wildfires, Chicago and Milwaukee are under smoky air. In the beginning of June, we felt it for a couple of days locally, as the air quality index went from under 50 (good) to over 300 in some places. Then, it went back to normal in a couple of days. Even after 3 and 1/2 weeks, Chicago (230) has the worst air quality in the world.
Have a wonderful week. I’ll talk to you next week.
