Politics
Oakland Declares Racism a ‘Public Health Crisis’
The City of Oakland, California, declared racism to be a “public health crisis” in a unanimous vote of the city council on Tuesday, allocating $350,000 to hire a consultant and data analyst in the Department of Race and Equity. For the full article, click here.
Report: 1.3 Million Higher Ed Students Dropped Out Since Start of Pandemic
The Student Clearinghouse website reported that lockdowns and school closures have led to a loss of some 1.3 million student enrolled in higher education, a 7.4 percent drop in the overall student population. For the full article, click here.
This Is How You Are Being Manipulated | Thomas Sowell
Secretary Yellen: Biden ‘Administration Has Done Everything that They Can’ to Reduce Gas Prices
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday claimed the Biden administration has exhausted efforts to reduce energy costs for American citizens. For the full article, click here.
Beijing Bling: LeBron James Becomes First Active NBA Player to Become a Billionaire
Lakers star LeBron James has officially become the first active NBA player to obtain a net worth of $1 billion, according to Forbes. For the full article, click here.
Joe Biden Creates ‘Office of Environmental Justice’ for ‘Communities of Color’
President Joe Biden’s administration announced Tuesday a new Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) to preserve “communities of color” from zoning restrictions and pollution, among other objectives. For the full article, click here.
New York Times Columnist: Republicans ‘Turned America into a Killing Field’
Left-wing New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow accused Republicans of making the United States a “killing field” through their promotion of propaganda and an “insane” gun culture, while claiming the extraordinary levels of “American carnage” are due to the amount...