Ivy League vs. State Schools: A Financial Perspective
Education experts recommend considering top-rated state schools over Ivy League institutions for financial reasons. The high cost of Ivy League education can lead to significant debt, while state schools offer comparable quality at a lower cost. Exceptions may be made for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who receive substantial financial aid.
Campus Antisemitism: A Disturbing Trend
Elite campuses like Columbia University have come under fire for fostering an environment of antisemitism. Critics allege that decades of deliberate planning by administrators, lawmakers, NGOs, and media outlets have turned these institutions into ideological battlegrounds. The result has been a wave of student indoctrination and hatred directed toward Israel and Jewish communities.
Sheetz Lawsuit Raises Questions about Employment Practices
Days after President Biden visited a Sheetz gas station in Pennsylvania, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against the company for alleged racial discrimination in hiring. The suit claims that Sheetz screened job seekers for criminal backgrounds, a practice that some argue is necessary to ensure the safety of employees and customers.
Trump Case: Legal Experts Raise Concerns
Legal experts have raised concerns about the Manhattan District Attorney’s case against former President Trump. The case, which accuses Trump of falsifying business records, has been characterized as a federal campaign finance filing violation. Experts argue that the DA lacks the authority to upgrade misdemeanor charges to felonies without a clear federal violation.
Affordable Housing Programs: A Complex System with Unintended Consequences
US affordable housing programs face criticism for their complex regulations and unintended consequences. New federal rules impose a 10 percent cap on rent increases at federally subsidized developments, but this may have the effect of excluding many veterans from eligibility and hindering the construction of new affordable units.
