As 2024 unfolds, the United States faces a significant health crisis: the resurgence of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. Reports from the Centers for […]
How Landlords Make Cheap Rent More Expensive
For people searching for a rental home, the advertised monthly price is often the first number that determines whether a property seems affordable. A home listed for $1,800 a month might fit comfortably within a household's budget, while another listed for $1,950 might not. But what happens when the advertised price omits charges that tenants have no choice but to pay? That question is at the center of a major federal consumer protection case announced November 6th. Progress Residential, one of the country's largest managers of single-family rental homes, and its owner, private equity firm Pretium Partners, have agreed to…
When the Government Questions Your Vote
Election security is a fundamental responsibility of government. Voters need confidence that elections are conducted fairly, that ballots are counted accurately, and that only eligible people participate. But efforts to protect elections can create their own problems when investigations rely on questionable information or put eligible voters under unnecessary scrutiny. That concern is at the center of a legal battle unfolding just days before the November midterm elections. A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to restrict Department of Homeland Security investigations into suspected noncitizen voter registration and voting in nine states. The judge found that the…
America Is Making It Harder to Become American
For many immigrants, becoming a U.S. citizen is the culmination of years of hard work, paperwork, and patience. It can mean finally voting in an American election, traveling without the same concerns about maintaining permanent resident status, and gaining the security of knowing that their future in the country is settled. But for thousands of people who have followed the rules and applied for citizenship, the finish line appears to be moving farther away. According to a recent report from The Washington Post, federal officials approved approximately 173,000 people for citizenship during the first eight months of 2026, a 72…
When the Government Questions Your Vote
Election security is a fundamental responsibility of government. Voters need confidence that elections are conducted fairly, that ballots are counted accurately, and that only eligible…
America Is Making It Harder to Become American
For many immigrants, becoming a U.S. citizen is the culmination of years of hard work, paperwork, and patience. It can mean finally voting in an…
When AI Reads Your Medical Records
For years, artificial intelligence in health care was largely discussed as a future technology. Doctors might someday use AI to identify diseases, analyze medical images,…
The Growing Alarm Over Facial Recognition and ICE Detentions
For years, debates about facial recognition technology largely centered on local police departments, airport security, and private sector data collection. More recently, however, a different…
The Cost of Closing Forest Research
The U.S. Forest Service is closing 23 research and development facilities across more than a dozen states as part of a sweeping reorganization of the…
When Politics Enters the Science: The Fight Over What Judges Should Know
The courts routinely deal with questions that judges cannot answer through legal precedent alone. What caused an environmental disaster? How reliable is a particular scientific…
How Landlords Make Cheap Rent More Expensive
For people searching for a rental home, the advertised monthly price is often the first number that determines whether a property seems affordable. A home…
Why Financial Literacy Matters More Than Ever
For generations, financial literacy has been viewed as a personal skill that helps people budget wisely, save for retirement, and avoid unnecessary debt. Today, it…
Measles Is Back. Is America Ready?
For more than two decades, measles was a disease most Americans knew from history books, old photographs, or stories told by older relatives. The United…
When Saving Medicaid Money Could Cost States More
Starting in January 2027, millions of lower-income Americans enrolled in Medicaid will face a new requirement that has been presented as a way to reduce…
Starlink: When Connectivity Comes at a Cost
In an increasingly connected world, reliable internet access is a bridge to opportunity, providing resources for education, healthcare, and economic growth. Elon Musk’s Starlink, a […]
Lessons from the Chase Bank TikTok Glitch
In today’s digital age, viral trends spread like wildfire, often luring people into unexpected situations, some harmless, others not so much. One such trend recently […]
CDC Updates Pneumonia, COVID-19 Vaccines
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently announced significant changes to vaccination recommendations, expanding access to protect more individuals from pneumococcal pneumonia and COVID-19. The […]
iPhone SE 4 Leak: Modern Design, Familiar Mission
The iPhone SE has always represented a delicate balance in Apple’s lineup, offering modern performance at a lower price point by wrapping it in older, […]
How WordPress’ Controversies Could Shake Its Future
WordPress powers over 40% of the internet, a staggering share for a content management system (CMS). With such dominance, one might assume that the platform […]
Threats of Violence Slow FEMA Response
As communities in North Carolina work tirelessly to recover from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, federal disaster response efforts have hit an unexpected and […]
Have Republicans Learned Their Lesson on Hurricane Misinformation?
As Hurricane Milton barrels across Florida, the spread of misinformation has become a critical issue, and some Republican leaders are finally pushing back against their […]
How the Right Is Hurting Helene Victims
As Hurricane Helene’s devastation leaves behind a trail of destruction, with businesses, homes, and whole communities wiped out; hundreds of lives lost; and scores of […]
Panic Buying Lessons from the Port Strike
In a striking replay of past behaviors, some consumers recently began panic-buying essential items like toilet paper, this time triggered by concerns over the United […]