In 2021, the U. S. government headed by President Biden decided to tackle a significant challenge: racism and its impact on HIV. The healthcare department, known as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), started throwing major funds at programs designed to help. Millions of dollars were
In a recent turn of events, Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some new picks for the Chicago Board of Education. The mayor introduced a new leader, Sean Harden, for the 21-member team that will take their seats in January. Among the nine new appointees, three are fresh faces, while the rest include peo
A Virginia resident, Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, is in hot water with the law. The 35-year-old Indian-born American citizen has been convicted of helping the terrorist group ISIS. How? By sending them over $185, 000 in cryptocurrency. The trial, which ended on Friday, saw a jury find Chhipa guilty o
New York City’s campaign finance system is designed to keep big money out of local politics, and it does a pretty good job. But the system faces a big challenge: shady politicians like Mayor Eric Adams. Recently, the Campaign Finance Board stopped Adams from getting public matching funds for his re-
School safety is a big deal these days. Many students who cause trouble show signs early, like struggling with their emotions or acting out. The problem is, these signs often go unnoticed or aren't handled well. Politicians tend to spend money on making schools look tougher and better at spotting th
President Biden's Education Department spent over a billion dollars in the past four years on grants for schools to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These funds were used for hiring, programs, and training, all aimed at advancing a divisive ideology. A new report shows that $489 milli
Imagine this: the U. S. could soon reduce its funding for Ukraine, leaving Europe to potentially fill the gap. This scenario has become more likely since the election results, where Donald Trump and the Republican party took control. Trump has suggested that U. S. aid to Ukraine might decrease, whic
On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City will find out if he'll receive millions in public funds for his reelection campaign. This decision by the Campaign Finance Board comes as Adams prepares for a corruption trial in April. If the board says no to funding, Adams could face a tough fight in th
In the world of politics, money talks. And according to recent reports, it's shouting quite loudly. The electoral spending in the United States has reached unprecedented levels. Every major race, from congressional seats to state governorships, saw huge amounts of money flowing in. Let's ta
The U. S. Department of Education has spent over $1 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2021. Researchers found that $490 million went to DEI hiring, $343 million to DEI programming, and $170 million to DEI-related mental health services. This spending has benefited u
