Political

$15 billion in reparations. That’s the amount that Boston Church Leaders have demanded from “white churches” as compensation for their involvement in the slave trade. This has caused anger from certain factions, but many are urging the city churches to pay up. Here’s the full story. Demand for Reparations   “Black people, the descendants of […]

The U.S. government has filed a historic anti-trust lawsuit against tech giant Apple, over alleged market monopoly and unfair competitive tactics.  Apple vs America An anti-trust lawsuit has been filed against Apple on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice, setting up what looks to be a formidable legal battle between the U.S. government and […]

Minimum wage worries in Minneapolis as Uber and Lyft have decided to pull out of operating in the area due to new laws that would require them to pay their drivers $1.40 per mile, $0.51c per minute, with a $5 minimum per ride, excluding tips. Here’s the full story. Uber and Lyft Exit Last week, […]

The decision to join the military is more about money now than ever. Here’s why fewer Americans are signing up, and how finances play a big role. #1. Stagnant Wages The starting pay for an enlisted soldier is significantly lower compared to private sector jobs requiring similar levels of education and responsibility. For example, a […]

There’s a growing worry among those in power that the teaching industry could be on a path to further crisis. New reports this week have illustrated that increased student debt could open up the floodgates for hundreds of thousands of teachers to leave the profession. Here are the details. Teachers Exiting Profession Amid Pandemic Fallout […]

The European Parliament has introduced new standards for AI development throughout the EU, bypassing the AI Act. As the first piece of legislation to address AI, this act bans specific AI uses, establishes transparency rules, and requires risk assessments for high-risk systems.  The AI Act The European Parliament has officially passed its first piece of […]

There’s some big policy news coming from Washington as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on Thursday a boost to their housing funds in an effort to house over 40,000 homeless veterans. Here are the details. $3.1 Billion Battle Plan The VA has set aside $3.1 billion for its ambitious homeless program, which aims […]

In a development that a lot of parents across the nation may be happy about, Vice President Kamala Harris has announced new measures aiming to reduce the burden of childcare costs for working families, with extra support for early educators. Here’s the full story. HHS Finalizes Rule for Child Care & Development Block Grant The […]

A new legislative bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could force TikTok’s parent company to sell the app due to fears that China’s involvement in data collection could pose a national security threat. Voting Against ByteDance The United States House of Representatives is now set to vote on a bill that would force ByteDance, […]

Senator Bernie Sanders is pushing ahead with legislation to introduce a four-day working week to the Senate, a hot-topic issue that many Democrats have been rooting for for a while. Here’s the full story. Sanders Sparks Debate Sanders’s bill will reportedly establish a standard 32-hour work week, a 4-day week for many, with no reduction […]