Loreta James

Loretta James

Loretta James is a dedicated journalist with over three years of experience covering education, community affairs, and politics across the United States. With a passion for amplifying underrepresented voices and a keen eye for policy impacts, Loretta brings insightful reporting that bridges local stories with national relevance. Her work highlights the intersection of classroom challenges, civic engagement, and legislative developments, offering readers clear, human-centered narratives.

Trump Officials Prevent Social Security Chief from Testifying Over ‘Death List’ Program

A federal judge asked the acting head of the Social Security Administration to attend a hearing in order to “clarify” rumours that the Trump administration is putting thousands of immigrants on the agency’s “death master file” in order to pressure them to leave the country, but the acting head of the agency declined. Arguments about…

Trump Officials Prevent Social Security Chief from Testifying Over ‘Death List’ Program

Harvard Faces $2.2 Billion Loss in Federal Funds, Sparking Fears for Scientific Research

As Harvard University resists calls for changes to campus policy, President Donald Trump’s administration says it would freeze $2.2 billion in government research grants for the university in a high-stakes dispute. As the White House uses government funding as leverage to demand conformity with its political agenda, the conflict between the Republican administration and the…

Harvard Faces $2.2 Billion Loss in Federal Funds, Sparking Fears for Scientific Research

‘This is Going to Be with Us Forever’: High School Band Honors Teacher’s Late Daughter with Moving Tribute

A heartfelt tribute was recently presented by high school musicians in Iowa to the late daughter of a band director (who passed away). On Sunday, April 13, members of two different high school bands in Johnston, Iowa, collaborated in order to present a piece of music that was titled “Anna’s Gift.” Anna Heeren, the daughter…

'This is Going to Be with Us Forever' High School Band Honors Teacher’s Late Daughter with Moving Tribute

Biden Slams Trump on Social Security in First Post-Presidency Speech

In his first public comments since leaving office in January, former President Joe Biden criticised the Trump administration’s Social Security policy, claiming that millions of worthy Americans were already at risk due to the program’s changes. Biden, who frequently speaks in a quiet, muted voice, avoided using President Donald Trump by name during his about…

Biden Slams Trump on Social Security in First Post-Presidency Speech

Alabama State University Launches Workforce-Focused Cannabis Certificate Programs

Alabama State University (ASU) is expanding its cooperation with Green Flower, the industry leader in cannabis education and training, in order to launch a new series of cannabis certificate programs that are geared towards the workforce. The most recent courses expand upon the successful cannabis education plan that Arizona State University has been implementing. These…

Alabama State University Launches Workforce-Focused Cannabis Certificate Programs