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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

The Gloves Are Off: A High-Stakes Battle Over Government Funding and Voter Eligibility

The United States Congress is on the verge of a showdown over government funding and voter eligibility, with Speaker Mike Johnson announcing plans to bring a stopgap proposal to the floor for a vote on Wednesday. The move comes after Johnson was forced to pull the proposal last week due to widesprea

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

Hate and Fear: The Toxic Mix Behind Ohio Town's Cultural Festival Cancellation

The recent cancellation of Springfield, Ohio's annual CultureFest celebration is a stark reminder of the destructive power of hate and fear. The decision came after days of violent threats, bomb threats, and vandalism targeting the city's Haitian community, which has grown significantly in recent ye

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

The TikTok Conundrum: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Battle Over Chinese Propaganda

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, concerns about the spread of propaganda and disinformation have reached a fever pitch. In the midst of this media maelstrom, TikTok, the popular social media platform, has found itself at the center of a heated debate over its supposed ties to the Ch

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Sep 16 2024BUSINESS

Fumbling Towards Chip Independence: Can the US Government Help Intel Get Ahead?

The United States government is getting anxious about its reliance on Taiwan for chip production. The country's chip industry is plagued by a lack of domestic manufacturing capabilities, leaving it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. Intel, the leading US-based chipmake

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

Science in the Crosshairs: How Biden is Protecting the Integrity of Scientific Research

The Biden administration has been working tirelessly to "Trump-proof" science, ensuring that government scientists are shielded from political interference in their research and findings. This move is a direct response to the Trump administration's repeated attempts to suppress, downplay, or ignore

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

The Education System's Socialist Shift: Have We Lost Our Way?

The notion that the US education system has conditioned Americans to accept socialism is a pressing concern. Just two decades ago, the idea of a presidential candidate proposing socialist policies would have been a political liability. However, today, it's not uncommon for politicians to advocate fo

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Sep 16 2024EDUCATION

Dallas ISD's Game-Changing Resource Centers: Tackling Hunger, Mental Health, and Absenteeism with Community Power

The harsh realities of childhood poverty are well-documented: one in five Texas kids experience hunger, mental health is a leading concern, and chronic absenteeism plagues schools across the nation. But Dallas Independent School District (DISD) is taking a bold step to address these issues head-on.

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Sep 16 2024HEALTH

The Dark Side of Recovery: B. C. Takes a Step Towards Secure Care for Brain Injury and Mental Illness

As the Province of British Columbia takes action to address the rising tide of concurrent mental-health and addiction challenges, it's crucial to question the assumptions behind this new approach. What if the notion that secure facilities and involuntary care are the answer to this complex problem i

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Sep 15 2024OPINION

The Kennedy Legacy: A Tale of Family, Politics, and Betrayal

The Kennedy family has been a symbol of American politics for decades, with its members holding high offices and leaving a lasting impact on the country. However, when one of its own, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., defected from the Democratic Party and endorsed former President Donald Trump, the family was

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Sep 15 2024OPINION

Security Mistrust: The Unseen Grip of Surveillance in America

The notion that America is a land of freedom is nothing but a distant memory. The streets are lined with security measures, each one a reminder of the constant threat of terrorism, crime, and chaos. To attend a party, one has to flash their ID, just like in a bad action movie. To take a flight, you'

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