NYC comptroller calls for city pensions to withdraw $42bn mandate from BlackRock
NYC Finance Official Calls for Divestment from BlackRock New York City’s finance chief has urged three of the city’s largest pension funds to cut ties with BlackRock, which manages over $42 billion, in an effort to leverage their market power to combat climate change. City Auditor Brad Lander highlighted on Wednesday that BlackRock, along with […]
Indiana to Mandate Universities Show That Degree Programs Actively Support American Values
New Requirements for Indiana Universities on Degree Programs Indiana’s public universities will soon need to confirm that new degree programs align with American values before they can be implemented. The Indiana Higher Education Commission is establishing a process requiring universities to show that their curricula promote “civic responsibility” and support the “core values of American […]
Republicans criticize Democratic veterans for being hypocritical about the COVID vaccine mandate.
Democratic veterans in Congress faced criticism from Republicans after they released a video indicating that service members could refuse illegal orders. This included commentary from an Air Force veteran highlighting that former President Biden’s Pentagon dismissed 8,700 service members for not complying with vaccination mandates. In the video, Senators Mark Kelly of Arizona and Elissa […]
New Ohio law may mandate Walmart and Costco to accept cash as payment
Ohio residents might soon find themselves able to shop in a more retro fashion, reminiscent of 1999, thanks to a proposed CASH bill. If passed, this legislation would mandate businesses and government agencies to accept cash for transactions up to $500. Under this bill, at least one location for cash transactions must be provided by […]
Judge likely to mandate the release of a large number of undocumented immigrants detained by ICE in Chicago
A federal judge, appointed by President Biden, is getting ready to potentially release hundreds of undocumented immigrants who were arrested by federal officials in the Chicago region. Recently, this judge established nationwide limitations on the arrest methods used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Background In May 2018, ICE detained over 100 undocumented […]
Court Permits Trump to Mandate Biological Sex on Passports
Supreme Court Upholds Trump Administration’s Passport Gender Policy The Supreme Court recently permitted the Trump administration to enact a policy limiting passport gender options to “male” and “female,” adhering to the sex assigned at birth. This decision came as the conservative majority on the court granted an emergency request from the Trump administration, which aimed […]
Zohran Mamdani has won, but lacks a mandate — it is now up to Kathy Hochul and the Democrats to rescue the city.
Zoran Mamdani achieved a notable win in the recent mayoral election, though his support fell short of what is typical for a Democratic candidate. While the final results aren’t in yet, it seems a significant number of New Yorkers may have cast their votes against him. This isn’t exactly a vote of confidence in the […]
Princeton brings back the SAT requirement, leaving Columbia as the only Ivy League school without a test mandate.
Columbia University Remains the Last Test-Optional Ivy League School Princeton University has decided to reinstate its standardized testing requirements, leaving Columbia as the only fully test-optional school in the Ivy League. Princeton announced that beginning with the 2027 admissions cycle, students will need to submit SAT or ACT scores. Some argue that Columbia is not […]
A Florida lawmaker’s proposal would mandate public universities to rename roads in honor of Charlie Kirk, or they risk losing state funding.
Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative figure, has gained attention recently for his remarks on the growing influence of “woke” ideologies in various sectors, including education and corporate environments. Kirk’s burgeoning following, particularly among younger audiences, reflects a shift in conservative outreach strategies, focusing on relatable messaging that resonates with this demographic. In discussions that have […]
Harris emphasizes that Trump lacks a mandate even after winning the 2024 election.
Kamala Harris Denies Trump a Mandate During Atlanta Visit In Atlanta on Wednesday, former Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized that President Donald Trump has “no mission,” despite his recent electoral victory in 2024. This statement emerged as part of her national tour promoting her election memoir, “107 Days,” aiming to reshape perceptions of the upcoming […]