News by Joe From Texas
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Families Suffer While Politicians Refuse to Reduce the Debt
A recent survey found that almost half of Americans consider themselves broke, while two-thirds consider themselves to be living paycheck to paycheck. Politicians would like to blame you and how you manage your personal finances.
Guest Editorial: Contract from the American People
President Biden is well known for his political talking point that the rich should "pay their fair share" of taxes. This is interesting because wealthy elitists comprise a sizable portion of Biden's political base. The mystery as to why this base would enthusiastically support a man who claims that he wishes to raise taxes on them is part of an interesting answer to the question of whether taxing the rich is the key to solving the fiscal problems of the United States.
Guest Editorial: Reduce the National Debt
A Gallup survey released in February 2024 tells us a great deal about which issues are most important to American citizens heading into the 2024 presidential election. In the survey, respondents were asked to name their top issue of concern. Based on what is happening at our borders, particularly our southern border, it is no surprise that immigration was listed as the top issue of concern at 28%.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming
Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.
Deer Park High School named NYS Most Outstanding ‘Best Buddies’ Chapter
Deer Park High School’s Best Buddies Chapter won big at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference. They were named “Most Outstanding’ chapter.