The Mellon Foundation’s $15 million bailout exposes a dire crisis for state humanities councils—one that federal cuts have made critical.
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Florida lawmakers just reversed a law mandating later school start times, exposing a tug-of-war between adolescent health and budgetary constraints. Who pays the price?
Warren Stephens’ ambassadorship highlights the outsized role of mega-donors in U.S. foreign policy—raising tough questions about credibility, equality, and the future of American diplomacy.
The Justice Department’s prosecution of 28 migrants for entering a military buffer zone marks a new era of militarized border enforcement—raising profound questions about constitutional rights and the human cost.
Gilead’s $202 million settlement for doctor kickbacks exposes deep flaws in how pharmaceutical companies influence healthcare, raising questions about accountability and patient trust.
Federal budget cuts are threatening projects that reconnect communities, risking deeper inequality and lost opportunity for millions of Americans.
Morrisey’s new laws target cellphones and mandate ‘In God We Trust’ in classrooms, but are these measures more about optics than real educational impact?
An internal investigation found nearly 200 absentee ballots went uncounted in Madison during the November 2024 election, exposing troubling gaps in leadership and accountability.
Florida’s new Office of Parental Rights claims to support families—but critics say it’s fueling division and turning classrooms into legal battlefields.
Ohio’s top universities are closing DEI offices under a new law. Students and staff are left wondering what—if anything—will fill the void.