Social Policy - Page 9

West Virginia February 1, 2023

WV needs help running summer feeding program for kids

West Virginia is seeking nonprofit groups and local agencies to help feed children from lower-income areas to ensure that no child goes hungry during the summer.

California January 31, 2023

CA county to pay $32M to settle lawsuit alleging child welfare agency failed to respond to abuse reports

Tulare County, California, is settling a child welfare lawsuit with $32 million. The lawsuit alleged that the agency failed to respond to abuse reports.

Social Policy January 18, 2023

Elites in Davos strategize on how to fight ‘right-wing' groups: ‘Hit back’

A panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday discussed how to fight the right wing to make NGOs more trustworthy in the eyes of voters.

US January 17, 2023

Daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. says she’s disappointed in America’s progress after decades of honoring MLK

Marin Luther King Jr.’s daughter, Rev. Bernice King, said that while the U.S. celebrates MLK as a holiday, Americans do not embrace the lessons King taught.

US December 30, 2022

Indiana blocks TikTok from state devices, joins 19 other states in legislation against the app

Indiana has joined 19 other states in issuing some sort of ban against using the social media app TikTok on state-owned and government-issued devices.

OPINION December 9, 2022

Democrats' push to expand Social Security isn't fair to the taxpayer

Our fellow English-speaking countries provide valuable lessons in forging sustainable retirement programs and building adequate retirement incomes.

Media November 30, 2022

People should ‘pass a test’ to prove they’re ‘income-worthy' of having kids, Dr. Phil guest argues

Talk show host Dr. Phil hosted a collection of guests to debate over the idea of overpopulation and whether or not it is ethical to procreate in modern society.

Connecticut November 23, 2022

Connecticut board approves Italian-American monument to replace Columbus statue that was removed in 2020

A New Haven board approved the replacement of a Christopher Columbus statue with a public monument representing the Italian-American immigrant experience.

EDUCATION November 16, 2022

Parents rail against NJ school district's 'woke' transgender curriculum: 'Can we just get back to teaching?'

Outraged parents and parental rights groups are pushing back against the gender identity policy adopted by Lawrence Township Public Schools in New Jersey.

Supreme Court November 6, 2022

Supreme Court to hear case of Texas couple fighting to keep adopted Native American child

Chad and Jennifer Brackeen are fighting to keep their adopted Native American child, against a law that gives tribes an advantage in custody disputes.

ELECTIONS November 5, 2022

DeSantis proud Florida is 'where woke goes to die,' Crist accuses him of focusing on 2024 presidential run

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this year has passed a number of bills that aim to combat social policies he argues are part of a "woke" ideology he believes will harm the country.