How to protect US students from heat in schools – and is it time to rethink summer break? US schools were built for a cooler climate that no longer exists. Now they face record-high temperatures The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2025
New York moves toward creating a new charge for those who wear masks during crimes New York is expected to create a new criminal charge to levy against people who wear a face mask while committing another crime The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025
Can Dems quit the "consultant class"? Newly elected DNC Chair Ken Martin has promised to review the party's existing contracts with consulting firms Salon · Mar 8, 2025
DNC to elect new chair as party grapples with how to rebuild after 2024 losses Candidates seem to agree Democratic party needs to move in a new direction but have squabbled over best strategies The Guardian - US · Jan 31, 2025
Can Ken Martin save the Democrats? Allies of the Minnesota Democratic Party chair say "everyone has a seat at the table" when Martin is in charge Salon · Jan 21, 2025
Ken Martin Emerges As Frontrunner For DNC Chair Ken Martin gains momentum in the race for DNC chair as a long-shot candidate endorses him. Competition heats up with notable contenders like Ben Wikler and... Top News · Jan 16, 2025
White House, states tackle 'junk fees' that cost consumers The White House has brought together state lawmakers, federal officials and others for a virtual meeting where participants traded ideas about how to fight “junk fees” that inflate the cost to consumers for everything from hospital visits and airline tickets to student loans and concert seats The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
New York wants to beat fake IDs with extremely intrusive recognition technology “This is the new frontier of age verification,” said the bill’s sponsor, declaring a fix for a problem that doesn’t exist. Mic · Apr 25, 2022