This article will focus on the reason the American people cannot have nice things. The obvious reason is that military is spending more than America can afford. The idea that the budget deficit can be decreased while military spending increases is simply ludicrous.

The American people are desperate for financial relief. During the last election cycle, they were told that one candidate would relieve their struggles by bringing down the cost of eggs. The other candidate pretended that the economy was in good hands, and the population should ignore the cost to themselves of American support of genocide in Israel and the cost of the proxy war against Russia (via Ukraine). The candidate known for lying even promised to balance the Federal budget.

Meet Danielle Khalaf, 14, a Michigan student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance last January in protest of US support for the Israeli genocide in Gaza. Danielle said she was humiliated by her teacher after she declined to stand for and recite the Pledge of Allegiance, according to Washington Post.

She tried to explain to her teacher in private three times, as to why she refused to recite the Pledge. However, her teacher ignored her and told her, “Since you live in this country and enjoy its freedom, if you don’t like it, you should go back to your country.” The teacher added, "By doing so, you are disrespecting the flag and our military."

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Arab American Civil Rights League said Danielle’s First Amendment rights were violated. Both groups filed a lawsuit on behalf of Danielle claiming she “suffered extensive emotional and social injuries,” including nightmares, stress, and strained friendships and are seeking a financial award in the suit.

When deciding what to make for dinner, many of us think about how to balance making something affordable, delicious, and healthy. And we might consider ethical questions, like whether our food is locally sourced, our meat is humanely raised, or our meals have a low climate impact..

We probably don’t wonder whether child labor is involved. But unfortunately, that’s increasingly likely. In recent years, federal investigations have uncovered children working in dangerous conditions to create the food we eat.

We’re reaching out with an urgent request to stand with Ohio libraries in protecting free and open access to information for all members of our community.

A new law passed in the state budget (House Bill 96) today includes a harmful, expensive and unnecessary requirement that public libraries move any materials related to sexual orientation or gender identity to areas not primarily visible to anyone under 18.

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