NY officials advocate for legislation to protect 500K Essential Plan members from losing their coverage
Notice of Insurance Program Cuts for New Yorkers A notice was released Wednesday, stating that around 450,000 New Yorkers will be dropped from the Essential Plan, a public insurance program, due to cuts in federal funding happening this July. Those losing their coverage can, of course, look to purchase a replacement. However, experts caution that […]
Albany’s wealthy tax advocates faced setback due to NYC Council’s budget plan.
Albany Budget Debate Heats Up Without Tax Hikes ALBANY – A wave of frustration swept over Albany’s “tax the rich” advocates on Wednesday when the New York City Council unveiled a budget alternative that doesn’t involve raising taxes, going against Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s initial plan. Despite missing the April 1 budget deadline, the liberal group […]
Plan for Mass Deportation Calls on Trump to Increase Workplace Enforcement
Welcome to a site that’s a bit off the beaten path. Today’s lineup? A bit wild: think mass deportation plans and something called “conversion therapy.” Buckle up. A new strategy for mass deportations This morning, the Surveillance Project put out a guide aimed at the Trump administration, detailing how to ramp up a mass deportation […]
US hits Iran hard, but a month later, the plan and final goals are still unclear
War isn’t just about how many weapons are used or ships are sunk; it’s really about whether the military efforts align with a clear political aim. It’s been a month since Operation Epic Fury began, and it seems the key lessons are yet to be learned. The operation commenced on February 28, marking the largest […]
Socialist Mamdani introduces expensive ‘free’ child care plan for NYC workers despite highlighting a financial crisis
New York City Launches Free Child Care Program for Employees Mayor Zoran Mamdani of New York City, representing the Democratic Socialists, announced a new free child care initiative aimed at city employees, despite earlier warnings of a significant $12 billion budget deficit. The overarching aim is to eventually extend universal child care to all residents […]
Swalwell criticizes Trump after the FBI is said to plan the release of files on his supposed Chinese spy scandal.
Swalwell Criticizes Trump Amid FBI Investigation California Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell has accused former President Donald Trump of attempting to meddle in the gubernatorial race due to new findings related to the Chinese espionage issue. This follows reports that the FBI is eyeing the release of documents about Swalwell’s past interactions with a woman alleged […]
GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman criticizes Mamdani’s ‘death tax’ plan
Republicans Oppose NYC Mayor’s Inheritance Tax Proposal Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, along with other state-level candidates, strongly criticized New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s plan to significantly raise the inheritance tax, arguing that it would adversely affect middle-class families. On Monday, they unveiled a strategy to thwart the proposal. The Democratic Socialists aim to […]
Education Department Reveals Schedule to Release 7,500,000 Borrowers Caught in Biden’s ‘Unlawful Student Loan Relief Plan’
Department of Education Updates Student Loan Borrowers On Friday, the Department of Education (ED) started informing 7.5 million federal student loan borrowers who are currently in expired SAVE plans that they will need to switch to legal repayment options, or they risk being automatically reassigned. Beginning July 1, federal loan servicers will send formal notices […]
Trump promises a prosperous future for US farmers with a new plan to reduce costs
On Friday, former President Donald Trump unveiled a set of initiatives designed to assist farmers and food suppliers in managing rising costs linked to energy prices, asserting the dawn of a new “golden age” for agriculture. He outlined reforms regarding farm equipment regulations, including measures to lower costs and expand federal loan guarantees for items […]
The pork chop meal plan (and other tips for cooking solo)
Reflections on “BLT Week” So, “BLT Week” has come to a close. Over the past week, I indulged in a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich each day. When I add it all up, that’s about a 16-ounce bag of bacon, nearly two sliced tomatoes, and an entire head of iceberg lettuce consumed in eight days. […]