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The ‘March for Our Lives’ rally in Washington drew upwards of half a million gun control advocates, and several thousand more attended some 800 sister marches across the country and around the world, making it a revolutionary movement. Continue reading Massive crowds descend on DC to demand gun control
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii spoke about the unifying message of Diwali to people of all religions and backgrounds, and how the festival teaches everyone to overcome divisiveness with love, respect and understanding. Continue reading Fourth glittering Diwali celebration in US Congress draws over 400 guests
White House press secretary Sean Spicer has called the shooting tragic, but dismissed any link between President Trump’s rhetoric on immigration and the incident in Kansas. Continue reading White House: Too early to guess motives in Kansas shooting of Indian engineers
A day after President Donald Trump’s ceremonial Inauguration, scores of women took to the streets of Washington to protest against his populist rhetoric and planned policies. Continue reading Hundreds of Thousands Join Women’s March on Washington to Protest President Trump’s Agenda
It is a triumph for the Indian-American community, a watershed moment. Never before have so many US lawmakers of Indian origin been elected to serve in the highest legislative body in the land. Continue reading Record Number of Indian-Americans Sworn Into New US Congress
Senator Kamala Harris, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Congressmen Ami Bera, Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamoorthi will all serve on Capitol Hill, paving the way for other Indian-Americans to be elected to the highest legislative body in the land. Continue reading Five Indian-Americans Elected to the US Congress, Setting a Record