Alameda’s guaranteed income program concludes as federal funding runs out.

Alameda's guaranteed income program concludes as federal funding runs out.

A mayor in California is advocating for monthly cash payments as a way to ease the financial burden on residents dealing with the state’s rising cost of living, even though city officials are grappling with the challenge of finding long-term funding for such programs. Alameda’s Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft expressed her support for guaranteed income […]

Funding from tech companies like Anthropic and SpaceX is changing philanthropy, but will this money support progressive causes or everyday Americans?

Funding from tech companies like Anthropic and SpaceX is changing philanthropy, but will this money support progressive causes or everyday Americans?

This past Sunday, Anthropic, a prominent AI company, announced its intention to allocate 5% of its shares to a philanthropic fund. At first glance, this seems quite generous. However, it’s worth noting that this fund is under the control of Anthropic’s leadership, focusing on what some might call “woke” Effective Altruism initiatives. For example, they […]

Jews in New York City require more than just Mamdani’s security funding.

Jews in New York City require more than just Mamdani's security funding.

Exploring Identity and Antisemitism in Brooklyn Living in Crown Heights, Brooklyn as a Jewish person, I blend in without drawing much attention. I don’t wear traditional symbols like a kippah, nor do I observe Shabbat. On a typical Saturday, walking along Eastern Parkway, I’m just another face in the crowd. For many of my neighbors, […]

Social Security may experience a possible 22% reduction in benefits as the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment sparks discussions about funding.

Social Security SSI payments will be issued early because of an unusual weekend schedule.

Concerns Surrounding Social Security Benefits and Future Funding According to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), Social Security beneficiaries might see their benefits cut by 22% in 2032 if Congress doesn’t take action soon. This alarming forecast comes as discussions about the program’s financial stability are reignited by a new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). […]

Maine Debate — Troy Jackson Promises to Cut Funding for ICE: ‘Unchangeable’

Maine Debate — Troy Jackson Promises to Cut Funding for ICE: 'Unchangeable'

Maine Senate Candidate Proposes Major Changes to ICE Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Troy Jackson announced on Thursday his intention to cut funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and reassign its responsibilities to Customs and Border Protection (CBP). He described ICE as irreparable during a debate with incumbent Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) on WMTW. Jackson, […]

U.S. exits European anti-corruption group: ‘The time of giving unlimited funding to international organizations is finished’

U.S. exits European anti-corruption group: 'The time of giving unlimited funding to international organizations is finished'

Trump Administration Withdraws from European Anti-Corruption Organization The Trump administration has officially exited the Group of States Against Corruption (GRECO), a European organization focused on anti-corruption efforts. Founded in 1999 by the Council of Europe, GRECO is designed to monitor compliance with anti-corruption standards among its member states. The U.S. had been part of this […]

France views US tech penalties as a funding source for EU expenditures, minister discloses

France views US tech penalties as a funding source for EU expenditures, minister discloses

A high-ranking member of President Emmanuel Macron’s administration recently expressed satisfaction with how the European Union appears to be treating fines on American tech companies. Benjamin Haddad, France’s Europe Minister, referred to these fines as a means to boost EU finances, a statement that prompted the White House to label it as “extortion.” During a […]