Politics (Page 19)
May 14, 2022
Senate Tackles FOIA Foibles Amid Pandemic Challenges
“Federal agencies have doubled their use of [FOIA] exemptions to withhold information from the public,” said Sen. Chuck Grassley. “The Government Accountability Office found that 25 federal agencies didn’t report a single proactive disclosure. Now, how is that possible?”
May 8, 2022
Deadly Chaos in New York’s Shelter System
One of New York’s main solutions to its homeless crisis is extremely deadly. Violence in the shelters is motivating some of New York’s homeless population to stay away.
April 25, 2022
NOLA City Council Wants Oversight of Water Board
Council members field a high volume of complaints from constituents who assume SWBNO is overseen by city council. Their vote to make this assumption reality could provide greater options for disputing overcharges and incorrect bills.
April 18, 2022
Book Banning is Not About Books, Authors Say
“We’re telling kids that people’s experiences are invalid,” said one speaker at a panel on book banning.
April 18, 2022
Kristof Can’t Run for Oregon Governor, but Still Has $1 million in Hand. What Now?
“I want to use it in (a) catalytic way, unlocking at least 10 times as much money as I put in," Kristof says.