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New York City allocated about $81,000 for each individual on homeless services last year.

New York City allocated about $81,000 for each individual on homeless services last year.

NYC Spending on Homeless Services Surges Last year, New York City allocated around $81,000 for each individual receiving homeless services, leading to a staggering total of $368 million, according to a recent state report. This figure, I have to say, is quite surprising. Interestingly, funding for the street homelessness division within the city’s Department of […]

LA’s ‘mansion tax’ generated $1 billion, but very little was allocated to housing.

LA's 'mansion tax' generated $1 billion, but very little was allocated to housing.

Critique of L.A. Homelessness Tax Initiative This week, some left-leaning groups in Los Angeles celebrated the implementation of an “apartment tax” aimed at combating homelessness. However, they overlooked a glaring fact: the city hasn’t managed to allocate more than 1% of the $1 billion generated for actual housing projects. Critics attribute this shortfall to a […]

HUD allocated $5 billion in questionable rental aid under Biden, including payments to deceased tenants

HUD allocated $5 billion in questionable rental aid under Biden, including payments to deceased tenants

Report Reveals Billions in Questionable Rental Assistance Payments A recent report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) highlighted that over $5 billion in taxpayer funds were allocated to “suspicious” rental assistance recipients during the last year of the Biden administration. This includes approximately 30,000 payments made to individuals identified as “deceased […]

Four biggest public-sector unions allocated 86% of member dues to progressive causes in 2024

Four biggest public-sector unions allocated 86% of member dues to progressive causes in 2024

Union Spending on Political Activities Reaches $915 Million The four largest public sector unions in the U.S. have invested approximately $915 million in elections and progressive political activities during the 2024 election cycle. A significant 86% of this spending was funded through member dues. A report recently released by the Commonwealth Foundation, a nonprofit based […]

Study shows $17 million allocated for controversial K-12 ethnic studies program

Study shows $17 million allocated for controversial K-12 ethnic studies program

Concerns Over Ethnic Studies Spending in K-12 Education A recent report from Defense Education highlights that a school district with 55 K-12 schools has spent over $17 million on ethnic studies-related professional development, curriculum, textbooks, and various programming. This raises some eyebrows, as critics believe the approach is more ideological than educational. Nicole Nailey, the […]

Pete Buttigieg allocated $80 billion to diversity and inclusion from the Transportation Department while neglecting air traffic control improvements.

Pete Buttigieg allocated $80 billion to diversity and inclusion from the Transportation Department while neglecting air traffic control improvements.

Buttigieg’s DEI Spending Sparks Criticism Pete Buttigieg’s aspirations for higher office are under increased scrutiny regarding his record as Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) under the Biden administration. Critics note a stark focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, while vital upgrades to outdated air traffic control systems have stagnated. The DOT […]

Pete Buttigieg’s Department of Transportation allocated $80 billion for DEI grants while postponing air traffic control improvements, according to documents and industry sources.

Pete Buttigieg's Department of Transportation allocated $80 billion for DEI grants while postponing air traffic control improvements, according to documents and industry sources.

Washington – During his time as Transport Secretary, Pete Buttigieg did not replace outdated air traffic control systems, leading to considerable federal spending, according to records and airline officials. Instead, significant funds seem to have gone towards other priorities. In one of his meetings, while he appeared focused on the upcoming 2028 presidential election, he […]