The Palestine exception to campus free speech
“Solidarity is the kind of presence that costs you something.”
New Massachusetts ‘Tax the Rich’ law raises $1.5 billion for public good
The amendment, applying a 4 percent annual surtax to individuals with incomes over $1 million, was passed via a statewide ballot initiative in 2022.
As salmon disappear, a battle over Alaska Native fishing rights heats up
The salmon shortage has also inflamed a long-simmering legal fight among Native stakeholders, the Biden administration, and the state over who gets to fish on Alaska’s vast federal lands.
Congressional stalemate: $858 billion for military, yet $12 billion child poverty aid stalled
A critical look at the Congressional impasse over funding $12 billion for Child Tax Credit expansion amid the approval of a colossal $858 billion military budget.
In the crosshairs: The perilous reality for journalists in 2023
Examining the heightened risks faced by journalists in conflict zones, especially in the Gaza Strip, amidst global political tensions and criticism of U.S. foreign policy.
The intersection of legal discretion and human rights: The case of Brittany Watts in...
Exploring the controversial case of Brittany Watts in Ohio, where legal processes intersect with reproductive rights and societal values.
Senators demand Tesla recalls after ‘alarming’ Reuters reporting
In a significant development, U.S. Senators urge Tesla to take responsibility for vehicle defects, highlighting a systemic issue within the electric vehicle industry.
Minimum wage rises across 22 states ushering in new era for workers
The impact of these wage hikes will be closely watched as the nation grapples with economic challenges and seeks to balance the needs of workers and businesses.
Iowa declines federal summer food aid, sparking backlash
Critics argue that the state's stance implies mistrust in low-income families' ability to make healthy food choices for their children, which they consider demeaning and counterproductive.
Gaza’s tragic toll: Over 20,000 dead amidst starvation and war
In the shadow of conflict: exploring the dire human cost of war in Gaza.