POLITICS

Dec 18 2024POLITICS

How Americans Feel About Trump: A Split View

A new poll from Reuters/Ipsos shows that barely half of Americans have a positive opinion of President-elect Trump. Only 41% of those surveyed saw Trump favorably, while 55% had an unfavorable view. This comes as Trump prepares to start his second term next month, after defeating Vice President Harr

reading time less than a minute
Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Underwater Connections: Safeguarding Our Info Highways

The invisible highways beneath the ocean that carry nearly all international data might be under threat. We're talking about undersea cables that help us click and scroll worldwide every day. However, these cables have been cut before, even suspected to be deliberate acts by some major countries. Fo

reading time less than a minute
Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Trump's Lawsuit against Des Moines Register: A Warning to the Media?

Just days after winning the election, President-elect Donald J. Trump filed a lawsuit against The Des Moines Register. The target of his irritation? A poll published before the election that showed him behind Vice President Kamala Harris. This isn't the first time Trump has threatened legal action a

reading time less than a minute
Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Why Health Insurance Is Getting Worse: It's Not Just About Greed

You might be blaming health insurance companies for rising costs and denials, but wait. Let's dive deeper. The root of the problem started when politicians made promises they couldn't keep. Back in 2013, before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) took effect, insurers were denying around 1. 5% of claims.

reading time less than a minute
Dec 18 2024POLITICS

A Religious Group's Tax Battle: What's at Stake for Workers?

Catholic Charities is taking its fight against Wisconsin's unemployment tax to the Supreme Court. They argue that the tax violates their religious freedom, since they don't hold religious services. But the state says the tax is fair, as it applies to all employers, religious or not. The court's deci

reading time less than a minute
Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Salem Steps Up: More Beds and Warmth for the Homeless

In the heart of winter, Salem is making sure no one is left out in the cold. The city has bagged a hefty $213, 500 from the state to increase the number of beds at the Lifebridge/Salem Mission shelter by 12. This means more people can find a warm place to sleep. The warming center is also extending

reading time less than a minute
Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Getting More Cops on Patrol: Mayor Adams' Plan

Mayor Adams wants more cops on the streets. He's asking Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to find ways to move cops from desk jobs back to patrol duties. Adams believes cops are good at hiding in administrative units, and he wants them back on the streets to fight crime. Patrick Hendry, head of the

reading time less than a minute
Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Antioch's New Mayor: Unity, Safety, and a Fresh Start

Meet Ron Bernal, Antioch’s new mayor. He’s stepping into the role with a clear vision to bring the city together and tackle some tough challenges. Antioch, with its diverse community of around 115, 000 people, has seen its fair share of division. Bernal believes that healing those rifts is crucial f

reading time less than a minute
Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Voting Wins and Losses: Does It Really Matter for Democracy Happiness?

You might think that voting for a winning party makes people happier with democracy than voting for a losing one. This idea is known as the "winner-loser gap. " But is it really true? To find out, researchers looked at data from surveys in three countries – the Netherlands, Norway, and Iceland – jus

reading time less than a minute
Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris's Call to Action: Stay in the Fight!

Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke at Prince George's County Community College in Maryland, urging young voters to keep engaging in politics. Her speech came after her defeat in the 2024 election and the return of her opponent, Donald Trump, to the White House. Harris emphasized the importa

reading time less than a minute