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policy criticism

Oakland schools face another challenge: a lawsuit over heritage months

March 28, 2026

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) runs on tight funds, serving mostly low-income students who need stable classrooms more than legal battles. Yet the state education department just filed a lawsuit claiming the district didn't do enough to fight antisemitism—despite no clear evidence of widespr

politics

Faith, Politics, and the Clash of Values

December 9, 2025

Senator Raphael Warnock, a Baptist pastor and Georgia Democrat, recently took to social media to criticize President Donald Trump's policies. He argued that these policies go against the teachings of the Bible, especially when it comes to helping the poor. Warnock pointed out that the Bible has many

business

US Credit Rating Drop Shakes Investor Confidence

May 18, 2025

The US government's credit rating just took a hit. The news came from Moody's Ratings, which made the announcement on a Friday evening. This change is expected to make the start of the trading week rough for investors. The reason? Worries about the US debt, not trade issues, are the main culprit thi

politics

Bird Flu: A Plan that Clucks

March 19, 2025

The United States is facing a bird flu epidemic. The current health czar, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has some unusual ideas on how to handle it. He thinks letting the flu spread through bird populations could help identify immune birds. This approach has raised quite a few eyebrows. Kennedy's plan inv

politics

Trump Picks Dr. Makary for FDA: A New Face, New Approach

November 23, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has a new candidate for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Dr. Marty Makary. Makary, from Johns Hopkins University, is no stranger to controversy. He’s known for his views against some COVID-19 health measures, like vaccine mandates. His nomination comes as part of

opinion

Homelessness in Midtown West: A Closer Look

September 6, 2024

Have you ever walked through Midtown West in New York City and noticed the growing number of people living on the streets? It's not just about having no place to call home; many are struggling with drug addiction and mental health issues. Councilman Erik Bottcher calls it a 'humanitarian crisis.' Bu