Policy & Law — Archive
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Girl Scouts Denies Teaching Religion Amid Scrutiny of Muslim Faith Awards, Mosque Visits
The organization says its programs remain secular as some parents and observers raise questions about religious content in certain programming.
Girl Scouts of America Troops Offer Muslim Badges Earned Through Learning Pillars of Islam, Visiting Mosques
The faith-based programming allows scouts to explore Islamic traditions and culture as part of the organization's broader religious recognition offerings.
Progressive Candidates Face Scrutiny Over Policy Details as DSA Members Appear Unprepared in Media Interviews
Critics say Democratic Socialists of America representatives struggle to explain funding mechanisms for ambitious proposals, though some strategists argue the movement is missing opportunities for broader appeal.
George Santos Receives Lifetime Ban From Prediction Market Kalshi Over Alleged Manipulation
The former New York Republican, expelled from Congress in 2023, allegedly made $17,839.57 betting on his own attendance at Trump's State of the Union address while posting misleading statements to influence contract prices.
Metropolitan Museum of Art Cancels Planned 2027 Met Gala Exhibit Honoring John Galliano
The museum reversed its decision following intense backlash from Jewish community leaders and elected officials who argued that honoring a designer with antisemitic history was inappropriate during rising antisemitism.
Should We Rethink K-12 Education? Policy Debates Over Future of American Schools
Lawmakers, educators, and parents are grappling with questions about curriculum standards, school choice, and whether the current model serves students in 2026.
Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Home Sales Draws Congressional Attention as Housing Supply Lags
The $250,000/$500,000 thresholds set in 1997 have never been adjusted for inflation, affecting hundreds of thousands of home sales annually.
Vulnerable Democrat's Own Audit Admits Medicaid Oversight Failure amid Maine Fraud Scandal
State Auditor Matt Dunlap, running for Congress in a competitive district, released a report finding the MaineCare watchdog could not document how it selected cases for fraud review.
This Tiny Farming Town in Washington Has Become Central to Microsoft's Defense of Data Centers
Quincy, population 8,100, offers Microsoft a concrete example of how data centers can coexist with rural communities as the industry faces mounting scrutiny over water and electricity use.
Progressives Invoke Christ to Frame Senate Campaigns, Drawing Republican Fire
Three Democratic candidates in competitive races — Florida's Angie Nixon, Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed, and Texas' James Talarico — have cited Jesus as a radical figure to justify their policy positions.