Politics (Page 24)
May 20, 2022
Pakistan Cries Foul Over Influx of Afghan Refugees
Three million Afghan refugees have fled to Pakistan since 2002, according to the UNHCR. Pakistan’s government says it doesn’t have the capacity for this refugee influx.
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.