The recent Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor has sparked a lot of debate. The court sided with a group of parents who wanted to keep their kids from reading books about LGBTQ+ topics. They argued that these books went against their religious beliefs. The court agreed, saying that the books c
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the US health secretary known for his strong anti-vaccine stance, recently made waves by replacing all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This committee, which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has historically b
Politics and biology are two different worlds. One deals with power and decisions. The other is about life and how things work. But sometimes, they meet and cause problems. Think about laws on health. Politicians make rules based on what they think is best. But what if they don't understand science
The U. S. has long struggled with providing fair and affordable healthcare to all its citizens. This issue has been brought back into focus with the recent Big Beautiful Bill, a key piece of legislation from the second Trump administration. This bill is currently making its way through the Senate an
The Supreme Court has made a big change that affects women's health care. Now, states can stop Planned Parenthood from getting money through Medicaid because it provides abortions. This is a problem because many women rely on Medicaid for important health services like birth control and pregnancy te
In the wake of the devastating floods in Texas, the usual political blame game has kicked into high gear. Instead of focusing on the urgent needs of the victims, politicians and pundits are busy pointing fingers. Some liberals quickly blamed budget cuts by Elon Musk for the lack of timely weather al
A Texas senator recently faced criticism for cutting funds to a weather agency just before severe floods hit his state. The senator, Ted Cruz, proposed reducing a $150 million budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This money was meant to improve weather forecasts and
Some people are saying weird things about the Texas floods. They think it's not just bad weather. They think someone is messing with the weather on purpose. This idea is not new. It's been around for a while. But it's getting more attention now. A politician named Marjorie Taylor Greene said she wa
In a surprising move, President Donald Trump hinted at a massive 200% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals. This announcement came during a cabinet meeting, catching many off guard. The president mentioned that these tariffs could be implemented soon but gave a grace period of about a year and a half.
A Texas senator, Ted Cruz, found himself in hot water after taking a trip to Greece while his home state faced a terrible flood. The flood, which happened on July 3, caused a lot of damage and sadly took many lives, including children. Cruz was spotted enjoying his vacation at the Parthenon in Athen
