The federal government has been meddling in education for far too long. Education has always been a responsibility of states and local communities. Yet, Washington, D. C. , has been calling the shots for decades, often with lackluster results. It's high time to have a serious talk about scaling back
In a surprising move, South Africa's ambassador to the U. S. was suddenly declared unwelcome by the Trump administration. This decision came from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who labeled Ebrahim Rasool a "race-baiting politician" with a dislike for President Trump. This sudden shift in diplomatic
New Yorkers are worried about crime. They are happy that the new police commissioner is trying to fix the problem. But, some people in power want to close down Rikers Island, the city's main jail. They think jails are bad and want to let more people out. They believe that jails do not help keep peop
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has decided to drop its case against Capital One. This move comes after the bureau accused Capital One of misleading customers with two savings accounts that had similar names but very different interest rates. Customers were not informed about the sig
Imagine a Cabinet meeting where the most powerful person in the room isn't even a Cabinet member. That's what happened during a recent gathering. The room was filled with top-ranking agency heads, but they mostly kept quiet. Instead, all eyes were on a man in a dark coat sitting in the shadows. This
Federal employees are feeling the heat. Elon Musk, the tech billionaire, has been tasked with reshaping the US government. He sent out an email that has federal workers worried about their jobs. The email asked workers to list their tasks from the past week. Many workers are upset about this. They f
Kenya's push for universal health coverage during President Uhuru Kenyatta's second term, from 2017 to 2022, was a rollercoaster ride. The technical teams behind the reforms had to juggle a lot. They had to stick to the plan while considering past experiences and balancing technical needs with polit
Education in the US is facing a serious crisis. Recent reports show that reading and math scores for eighth graders have dropped significantly. Only 30% of students are meeting reading proficiency levels, and math scores are also on the decline. This situation calls for major changes in how we appro
South Africa has long grappled with the legacy of apartheid, and land reform remains a hot-button issue. The Expropriation Act, passed last year, aims to address the stark imbalance in land ownership. White landowners control a whopping 72% of agricultural land, while black South Africans, who make
Let's talk about a big change happening in the government. The President has just signed an order to make the government more efficient. This initiative, known as the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), aims to cut down on waste and make the government run smoother. The order star
