EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/19/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/19/26

Juneteenth: The Day Freedom Finally Arrived — And Why It Still Matters

On June 19, 1865, freedom finally reached Texas 900 days after emancipation was declared. Here's the history of Juneteenth, its faith roots, and why its message is urgent in 2026.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/19/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/19/26

U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Collapse as Israel Strikes Lebanon

Planned ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran fell apart Friday after Israeli strikes killed 18 in Lebanon.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/17/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/17/26

Jesus Said the World Would Hate Us. In 165 Countries, It Does.

A new Pew Research Center report finds Christians were harassed in 165 countries in 2023, making them the world's most widely targeted religious group.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/17/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/17/26

What Did America Get? The Questions Hanging Over the U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

The U.S.-Iran peace deal is set to be signed Friday. But before the celebrations, EEW Magazine is asking the hard question: compared to what was already in place before the first bomb dropped, what did America actually gain?

Empowering Everyday Women 6/16/26 Empowering Everyday Women 6/16/26

JD Vance Thought Faith Was for Fools. The Black Church Knew Better.

JD Vance once believed only dumb people were religious. His new book, Communion, exposes a cultural blind spot the Black church has challenged for centuries.

Empowering Everyday Women 6/15/26 Empowering Everyday Women 6/15/26

Karmelo Anthony Verdict: The Jury Took Two Hours. The Internet Took Less.

The Karmelo Anthony verdict is in. EEW Magazine asks why the internet decided first, and what Scripture says about waiting for truth.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/15/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/15/26

U.S., Iran Reach Deal to End War, but Questions Remain

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to end their war. Mediator Pakistan says the deal will be signed Friday in Switzerland, reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Empowering Everyday Women 6/14/26 Empowering Everyday Women 6/14/26

Cleveland Clinic Will Halt Transgender Treatments for Minors

Cleveland Clinic will stop transgender medical treatments for minors for 20 years under a DOJ settlement, and fund detransition care.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/14/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/14/26

As the Obama Presidential Center Opens, the South Side Counts the Cost

The Obama Presidential Center opens to the public on Juneteenth. The campus cost roughly $850 million to build.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/14/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/14/26

They Called It a Blessing. It Was a Scam.

A reality-TV couple turned the language of the faith community into a $30 million pyramid scheme aimed at Black believers. Their 40-year sentences close the legal case and open a harder one for the church.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/12/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/12/26

Gabbard Declassifies Files Alleging U.S. Funded 120 Biolabs Overseas

DNI Tulsi Gabbard declassified documents alleging U.S. funding for 120+ biolabs in 30 countries, including Ukraine. Here is what the files say and what is verified.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/31/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/31/26

Black Does Not Equal Democrat. Stop Treating It Like a Crime.

Black voters are leaving the Democratic Party in growing numbers. The data is clear. So is the social price they pay for doing it.

Empowering Everyday Women 5/28/26 Empowering Everyday Women 5/28/26

Civil Rights Coalition Plans Juneteenth Week of Action

A national coalition announces a Juneteenth Week of Action from Atlanta to Harlem following the Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/28/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/28/26

Veteran Texas Congressman Al Green Loses Primary to Younger Challenger

Rep. Al Green lost the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District to freshman Rep. Christian Menefee in a race defined by redistricting and crypto spending.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/28/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/28/26

Iran and U.S. Trade Strikes as Ceasefire Talks Stall

Iran targeted a U.S. base in Kuwait after American forces struck a drone site near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh doubts about an Iran ceasefire deal.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/27/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/27/26

5 Takeaways from the DNC's Long-Awaited 2024 Election Autopsy

he DNC finally released its 192-page 2024 election autopsy. Here are five key takeaways on Kamala Harris's campaign shortfalls, messaging failures, and what Republicans did right.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/27/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/27/26

AI Was Already Here. You Just Couldn't See It.

AI didn't arrive recently. It became visible. Here's what that shift means for ordinary people, and why one billionaire's change of heart is worth paying attention to.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/26/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/26/26

Redistricting Efforts Face Setbacks in South Carolina, Alabama

South Carolina lawmakers declined to advance a new congressional map while a federal court blocked Alabama’s proposed redistricting plan ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/15/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/15/26

The Problem With Calling Modern America “Jim Crow 2.0”

As “Jim Crow 2.0” becomes common political language, Dianna Hobbs examines whether the comparison reflects historical reality or stretches beyond it.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/14/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 5/14/26

Erika Kirk and What Happens When Grief Becomes Public Property

Following the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, reactions to Erika Kirk exposed how quickly grief can become politicized, scrutinized, and dehumanized in today’s online culture.