Where Lived Truth Meets Public Power

 

A monthly column by Felicia Ray Owens—exploring the weight of personal truth, civic leadership, and cultural power. These stories rise from lived experience and speak with the clarity of a voice that refuses to whisper.

 Rooted in community. Written to resonate.

COMING SOON

My original newspaper column launch date is scheduled for the last Saturday of June. 

If that date changes, I will post it here.

June 11, 2025

Former Chicago Cop Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Battery of Two Female Colleagues

A former Chicago officer pleaded guilty to felony sexual misconduct charges against female colleagues, highlighting systemic issues in police investigations. #ChicagoPolice #SexualMisconduct #Justice #Accountability #ProPublica
June 11, 2025

Trump’s Travel Ban Targets Black Migrants as Protests and Deportations Spread

Protests unfold in LA against Trump's travel ban affecting 12 countries. Leaders criticize National Guard deployment amid rising tension. #Immigration #TravelBan #Protests #California #NationalGuard #Trump
June 11, 2025

Trump Is Gutting Healthcare—But Women’s Health Was Already Disastrously Underfunded

Trump's budget threatens decades of progress in women's healthcare. Urgent action is needed to protect vital services for women and families. #WomensHealth #HealthcareCrisis #SaveTitleX #PublicHealth #Advocacy #InvestInWomen
June 10, 2025

Senate Republicans to Trump: Sic the Military on L.A.

As tensions rise, the president’s military actions against citizens face little Republican concern. Are we witnessing a dangerous escalation in democracy? #Trump #NationalGuard #Military #PoliticalTension #CivilRights #Protests
June 10, 2025

Democrats: Don’t Promise Solutions for Problems You Can’t Solve

Protests invite a better world but must be assessed beyond moral ideals. It's about public perception and leadership for effective change. #Protests #PublicOpinion #Leadership #PoliticalStrategy #Engagement
June 10, 2025

The Gas Industry Is Redefining Methane as “Clean Energy”

A new wave of legislation classifies methane gas as "clean energy," masking its climate dangers and bolstering fossil fuel reliance across states. #CleanEnergy #Methane #FossilFuels #ClimateAction #Greenwashing #RenewableEnergy
June 10, 2025

Crypto Owners May Get Priority in the Event of Bank Failures

The GENIUS Act could prioritize stablecoin investors over regular depositors during bank failures, raising concerns about financial stability. #Crypto #Banking #GENIUSAct #Stablecoins #FinancialRegulation #CryptoLobbying
June 10, 2025

Arizona’s Largest County Frequently Pursues the Death Penalty. It Rarely Secures That Sentence.

Maricopa County's death penalty cases reveal high pursuit rates but low sentencing outcomes, raising questions about justice and transparency. #DeathPenalty #JusticeSystem #MaricopaCounty #Transparency #CriminalJustice
June 10, 2025

Amid ICE raids, L.A. schools say they’ll protect students at graduation. But will their families come?

Graduation turned chaotic for Gratts Learning Academy as fears of immigration raids kept families away. Protecting students is priority. #ImmigrantRights #LAUSD #Graduation #Protests #Education #CommunitySupport
June 10, 2025

Ms. Global: Police Target Georgian Women Protesters, Dominican Republic Deports Pregnant Haitian Women, and More

The U.S. faces critical issues for women, from workplace inequality to maternal mortality. Globally, feminists provide crucial insights for change. #Feminism #WomensRights #GenderEquality #GlobalMovement #SocialJustice
June 10, 2025

Silicon Valley led the quest for driverless cars. But Chinese robotaxis are catching up fast

China's robotaxi firms, like Baidu and WeRide, are rapidly expanding, outpacing U.S. competitors. Global competition in autonomous ride-hailing is heating up! #Robotaxi #AutonomousVehicles #Baidu #Waymo #RideHailing #TechInnovation
June 9, 2025

An Extremely Unfiltered Hour With Rep. Stacey Plaskett

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett joins Michael Steele, discussing frustrations in Congress, Medicaid cuts, and more. Don't miss the livestream on June 10th! #Podcast #Politics #Democrats #Medicaid #Livestream #MichaelSteele
June 9, 2025

“Arrest Me, Tough Guy!” Gov Newsom Punches Back on Trump Admin’s Threats

Tim Miller and Sam Stein discuss Governor Newsom's strong stance against Trump and Homan over protests. Dems can learn from his leadership. #Leadership #Politics #GavinNewsom #Protests #Democrats
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