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Some Little Known Facts About George Washington's 1789 Inauguration
As we prepare for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, here’s a quick nod to the past with a look at the very first inaugural of our Founding Father, George Washington.
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It's Past Time for Companies Profiting in the Pandemic to Give Essential Workers a Raise: Brookings Institution
Despite the hardships and health risks essential workers are facing in the pandemic, many profitable companies are still not paying them a living wage. Molly Kinder of the Brookings Institution joined LX News to discuss why companies, and particularly the retailers that have thrived during the pandemic, should be offering hazard pay to workers risking their health and the health...
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What We're Still Getting Wrong About Martin Luther King Jr.'s Teachings and Legacy
For many, Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. is still best known for his “I Have A Dream” speech at the 1963 March on Washington. But Emory University’s political science professor Andra Gillespie says Dr. King’s legacy is more complex and significant than those inspirational words. She joined LX News to talk about the uncomfortable conversations Americans still need...
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Protecting the Country From Inauguration Threats Will Have a Price Tag in the Billions, Says Security Expert
Security has been ramped up across the country ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration as threats against the U.S. Capitol and state capitals continue to be a major concern. Charles Marino, CEO of Sentinel Security Solutions, breaks down the steps being taken to ensure a successful transition of power and what it is costing the country.
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How Did Martin Luther King Jr. Day Become a National Holiday?
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the entire nation pauses in remembrance of the Civil Rights icon. But did you know it took nearly 32 years of fighting for the day to become a federal holiday? NBCLX breaks down the events that led to a national celebration in honor of Dr. King.
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The Hefty Price Tag on Biden's Stimulus Plan Is Worth the Cost, Says Economist
President-elect Joe Biden is hoping to jump-start the economy with his sweeping $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. Morning Consult economist John Leer joined LX News to make a case for why it’s worth it for the U.S. government to pass a costly relief bill and avoid catastrophic long-term consequences of the pandemic.
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COVID-19 Vaccines Are Reaching White Populations Before Black and Other Minority Communities, Study Finds
As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, a study has found that they are disproportionately reaching white populations before Black and other minority communities. One of the authors of the Business Insider report, senior healthcare reporter Shelby Livingston, joined LX News to discuss the difference in vaccination rates, and the questions it raises about racial equity.
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The System Is Rigged Against Americans Working Minimum Wage
The pandemic has highlighted how many people in America are living close to the financial edge. For years, working one full-time job has not been enough for many minimum wage workers to get by. Should a full-time job in America guarantee a living wage? NBCLX storyteller Cody Broadway explores how the system is working against our essential workers.
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Joe Biden's Student Loan Plan Offers Some Relief, But Doesn't Get to the Root of the Problem
Joe Biden has promised to tackle America’s $1.6 trillion student debt crisis, starting by extending the nearly year-long pause on federal loan payments. LX News welcomed student loan debt expert Robert Farrington of The College Investor, who says forgiveness won’t solve the problem of rising college costs and explains the reforms needed to stop the ongoing crisis.
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The NBA Is Struggling to Contain a Jump in Cases: Can the New Season Survive Outside the Bubble?
The NBA has imposed new COVID-19 restrictions for its players as the new season is shaken by an increase in cases. Flip Media’s Eric Mitchell breaks down what to expect as the league gets its new season underway outside the bubble.
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Some Students Think the U.S. Capitol Attack Looked a Lot Like a School Shooting — and They Hope Congress Takes Note
Images of members of Congress hiding and sheltering in place during the U.S. Capitol attack made many American students think of their own survival training during school shooting drills. NBC’s youth and Internet culture reporter Kalhan Rosenblatt stopped by LX News to discuss how Gen Z-ers now hope this traumatic experience leads lawmakers to think more carefully about gun reform....
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The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Is Off to a Bumpy Start: Here's How to Get it Back on Track
The COVID-19 vaccines were developed so quickly that they can only be described as a miracle of modern science. But actually getting those shots into Americans’ arms? Well, that a different story. The U.S. has pulled off mass vaccinations in the past. But the complicated storage needed for these new vaccines — in combination with poor planning — has vaccinations...
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How Halsey Ignited an Important Conversation Around Eating Disorders and Trigger Warnings
Halsey apologized and deleted a photo that depicted her battle with an eating disorder after being shamed on social media for not including a trigger warning. Chelsea Kronengold from the National Eating Disorders Association talked to LX News about the appropriate way to have a conversation surrounding eating disorders.
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Meet a California Teen Who Started His Own Non-Profit to Spread His Love of Science to Other Kids
A high school senior in California has started his own nonprofit to help other kids learn about science through experiment kits. 17-year-old Ahmed Muhammad stopped by LX News to talk about how he started the youth-led program Kits Cubed.
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Nothing to Compare to Biden's High-Security Inauguration Since Lincoln's Before the Civil War: David Fahrenthold
The attack on the U.S. Capitol and threats of more violence have prompted law enforcement agencies to take extreme steps to ensure the security of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration events. David Fahrenthold of The Washington Post joined LX News to explain what to expect on Inauguration Day and how little precedent there is in U.S. history for this type of...
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The NY Attorney General Is Suing the NYPD for Mistreating BLM Protesters: Here's Why It's a ‘Very Big Deal'
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the New York City Police Department over the handling of last year’s protests against police brutality and racism. Former assistant New Jersey Attorney General Shavar Jeffries joined LX News to explain why the lawsuit is so important and how it might improve police accountability.
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10 Easy Ways to Help Families Battling Hunger or Food Insecurity
Organizing a meal train, or simply surprising a neighbor with a favorite dish, are just a couple of ways you can help those in need.
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Taco Bell Is Jumping Back Into the Vegetarian Market as More Fast Food Chains Embrace Meat-Free Options
If you’re both a vegetarian and a Taco Bell fan (we know you’re out there) then rejoice. Taco Bell is kicking off 2021 with the return of potatoes and exploring a new plant-based protein with Beyond Meat.
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‘To Tell the Truth' Host Anthony Anderson Explains How His Mom Became the Show's Secret Weapon
Anthony Anderson is the host of ABC’s “To Tell The Truth” but his mother steals the show. The “Black-ish” star joined LX News (with a cameo from his mom) to share how Doris Bowman, a.k.a. “Mama Doris,” landed a spot on the ABC game show with a jaw-dropping line that stopped the show.
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President Trump Has Been Impeached, Again – Here's What to Expect Next
President Trump was impeached for the second time just days before President-elect Joe Biden will take office. Looking ahead, there is no historical precedent for what it means to put a president on trial in the U.S. Senate after he’s left the White House. William Howell, a professor of American politics at the University of Chicago, joined LX News to...