Harlem residents express anger, betrayal over migrant crisis: ‘They snuck them in with no transparency’
Harlem residents criticized New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday after it was revealed that he plans to convert an abandoned luxury apartment complex into a shelter for illegal immigrants. Ms. Adams showed up unannounced at a community meeting in Upper Manhattan on Thursday. There, local residents gathered to discuss rumors about a building […]
More student loan forgiveness is on the horizon, as U.S. colleges commit to cost transparency
Students who have paid for 10 years and take out less than $12,000 are eligible for forgiveness. (iStock) The new year brings some big moves to the student loan industry. From new forgiveness to increased transparency around financial aid, students are receiving support from universities and governments alike. The Biden-Harris administration plans to forgive students […]
New N.Y. Law Mandates More Transparency in Credit Card Surcharges – The New York Times
A new law that takes effect Sunday will require New York businesses to clearly state to customers the cost of credit card purchases, including any surcharges, before checkout. The law, signed by Gov. Cathy Hochul in December, also prohibits companies from charging credit card surcharges above the amount charged by processing companies. Businesses can choose […]
Focal Forensics: Bridging the Gap Between Police Transparency and Digital Media Redaction
Digital technology has left an indelible mark on many industries, but law enforcement, one important segment of our society, is witnessing the strangest effects of such tools. The advent of body-worn cameras has changed the concept of transparency in policing, providing an unfiltered lens into encounters between police officers and the public. But this technology […]
Congress can improve school finance transparency
With state legislatures in session across the country, lawmakers are considering bills that would give parents more control over their children's share of public school spending. historical progress last year. However, teachers unions and other groups opposed to educational choice programs may exploit public misconceptions about public school finance to argue against giving parents options […]
Allow cameras into the Supreme Court — visibility and transparency are vital to our democracy
In early 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court announced the most historic and consequential cases in our nation's history, politically and legally, including Colorado's decision to exclude Donald Trump from this year's presidential ballot. Oral arguments will be heard on some of the issues. The court will also hear cases regarding further restrictions on access to […]
Cortez Masto calls for increased transparency in presidential inauguration committees
With nearly a year until the 2025 presidential inauguration, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) will increase transparency about how the Presidential Inaugural Committee will use the funds raised. I'm asking you to. “The next presidential inauguration is a year away, but we need to make sure the American people know who is donating to the […]