Trump is undermining the principles of separating church and state.
Recently, President Trump expressed uncertainty about whether it’s his role to uphold the US Constitution. This raises eyebrows regarding his actions, such as his recent dismissal of constitutional principles that safeguard the separation of church and state, religious liberty, and equality before the law. On Prayer Land Day, an event on May 1 in the […]
Trump aims to turn natural disaster relief into a state issue
As weather disasters increasingly impact the U.S., communities find themselves leaning on a couple of key facts. First, there’s a belief that the federal government will step in. Since its inception in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been the go-to support when state and local resources fall short […]
Fishermen in West Virginia set two state records on the same day.
Recently, two fortunate fishermen from West Virginia set two state records on the same day. The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced on May 1 that these records were established on April 22. They pertain to two different fish species: the red horse sucker and the redear sunfish. Resident Jason Floyd caught a […]
Lawmakers from almost every state urge Congress to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood.
Pro-Life Lawmakers Urge Action on Planned Parenthood Funding Across the nation, pro-life lawmakers are pushing Congress to urge Republican leaders to target federal funding directed to Planned Parenthood. A letter was sent to prominent figures including Sen. John Tune, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo, and Kentucky Sen. Brett Guthrie, signed by 183 […]
City proposal aims to address gaps in evidence sharing law following inadequate state action.
City Councillors Aim to Address Discovery Act Loophole City councillors are working to close a loophole in the Discovery Act that has led to a rise in unnecessary criminal case dismissals. Meanwhile, budget negotiations in Albany are ongoing. Councillor Keith Powers is advocating for legislation that would establish a centralized database of evidence within the […]
Students in NYC score much lower than state and national SAT averages.
Recent data reveals that students in New York City are trailing behind their peers across the state and the nation on the SAT, posting their lowest average scores in at least seven years. Last year’s public school students in NYC averaged a score of 473 in math, which is significantly lower—71 points—than the state average […]
A surprising state takes the lead in America’s pizza scene, and it’s not New York.
Surprisingly, New York isn’t the top pizza destination in the U.S., and neither is Chicago. That title actually goes to New Hampshire. A recent study by Main Lobster ranked states based on their pizza passion, considering factors like Google search data and the average price of pizza. They looked into the number of pizzerias per […]
Florida state Senator Jason Pizzo announces his intention to run for governor.
Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo recently announced that he has changed his party affiliation from Democrat and plans to run for governor of Florida. When asked about his intentions, he confirmed, “Yes, I am.” This statement came during an interview with CBS News Miami. Pizzo expressed in a written statement that Florida needs to prioritize […]
Catholic bishops oppose state law, stating they will ‘follow God instead of people’
The Catholic bishops in Washington are pushing back against new laws enacted by Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson, arguing that these laws infringe upon the seal of confession. Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane issued a statement underscoring his and his priests’ commitment to uphold this sacred confidentiality. This law, which was signed last week, mandates that […]
India aims missile strikes at Pakistani military bases, officials state.
According to Pakistani military officials, India targeted three air force bases in Pakistan with missiles, most of which were intercepted on Saturday. This incident signifies another escalation between the two nuclear-armed nations. The underlying tension seems to stem from India’s condemnation of mass shootings it attributes to Pakistan. In light of the rising conflict, Trump […]