5 FAQs on the Department of Education

5 FAQs on the Department of Education

By Center for American Progress The U.S. Department of Education helps ensure all students have access to a quality education by providing critical resources to more than 50 million children attending public and private schools across the country. As the only Cabinet agency designated to oversee the majority of elementary through postsecondary education, the Department of Education […]

Sending Migrants to Guantánamo Bay Is a Costly, Abusive Shift in Immigration Detention

Sending Migrants to Guantánamo Bay Is a Costly, Abusive Shift in Immigration Detention

By Chris Opila | IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: pcruciatti / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. Last week, President Trump ordered the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand immigration detention […]

Colgate Women’s Games Records Broken at Finals

Colgate Women’s Games Records Broken at Finals

Photo Credit: Elliot Mangual/Colgate Women’s Games New York, NY — With great expectations, athletes converged in New York City for the finals of the 49th annual Colgate Women’s Games (CWG) track and field series on Saturday, February 1. And the event did not disappoint — producing meet records, outstanding performances, entertainment and special guests for the runners, jumpers, […]

Trump’s WAR on Civil Rights Unprecedented

Trump’s WAR on Civil Rights Unprecedented

By Esther Claudette Gittens In the initial days of his second term, President Donald J. Trump has enacted a series of executive orders that have profound implications for civil rights in the United States. These directives, often framed as efforts to promote “merit-based opportunity” and eliminate “radical” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, have been […]

Attorney General James Releases Tips for New Yorkers to Protect Themselves from Predatory Debt Collectors

Attorney General James Releases Tips for New Yorkers to Protect Themselves from Predatory Debt Collectors

Editorial credit: wisely / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released a guide to help New Yorkers use the state’s Exempt Income Protection Act (EIPA) to protect their money from debt collectors. The EIPA is a state law that prevents debt collectors from draining consumers’ bank accounts, leaving them unable to cover […]

Love Hurts: Heartbreak This Valentine’s Day

Love Hurts: Heartbreak This Valentine’s Day

By Janet Howard Valentine’s Day is often seen as a celebration of love, but it can also bring up feelings of heartache and sadness for many. Whether you’re experiencing a breakup, dealing with unrequited love, or simply feeling lonely, love can hurt. But it’s important to remember that love can be painful and offers opportunities […]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Actual Hearts in Mind

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Actual Hearts in Mind

By Michael Merschel, American Heart Association News Valentine’s Day is a celebration of the heart. But some of the clichéd approaches to commemorate it – we’re looking at you, big red box of candy and decadent dinner out – are not that great for your actual heart. Don’t worry, this isn’t a story where we […]