Mental Health

Hawaii Sends Over 100 Homeless Individuals Back to Home States

John Mizuno, appointed as Hawaii’s homelessness coordinator in January 2024, has taken significant steps to address the state’s homelessness crisis by helping out-of-state homeless individuals return to their mainland families.

NCAA Faces Growing Pushback Over Transgender Policy at Convention

As states and Congress work to protect women’s sports, the second day of the NCAA Convention in Nashville features a demonstration hosted by the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF). The group is advocating for the NCAA to revoke its Transgender Student-Athlete Participation Policy and implement rules prohibiting male athletes from competing in women’s collegiate sports.

Las Vegas Cybertruck Driver Reportedly Used ChatGBT to Plan Trump Hotel Attack

Police have uncovered a six-page manifesto on Matthew Livelsberger’s phone, revealing that he used ChatGPT to plan his New Year’s Day bombing at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, according to Sheriff Kevin McMahill during a news conference on Tuesday.

Majority of U.S. Parents Support Reducing Department of Education’s Size and Influence

A new poll by Parents Defending Education (PDE) reveals that 52% of U.S. parents favor reducing the size and influence of the Department of Education. The survey highlights growing dissatisfaction with the federal agency's role in shaping education policy, particularly among Republican and independent parents.

Parents of Teen Killed in 2010 Plead with Governor Newsom to Block Parole of Convicted Driver

The parents of Emily Shane, a 13-year-old girl tragically killed in 2010 by a suicidal driver on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), are urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to reverse a parole board's decision to release the felon responsible for her death.

Gov. Abbott Increases Anti-Terrorism Resources

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that he has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to bolster the state's Anti-Terrorism Task Force resources. The announcement follows the terror attack in New Orleans.

DOJ Awarded K-12 Schools $100 Million for DEI Efforts

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded K-12 schools more than $100 million in grants supporting the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) agenda.

Federal Court Blocks Two Provisions in California Social Media Law

A federal court has blocked two provisions of a California law aimed at protecting children from the addictions of social media.

Seattle City Council to Appoint Replacement for District 2 After Tammy Morales Resigns

Seattle's City Council will begin the new year by seeking a replacement for the District 2 position, following the resignation of Councilmember Tammy Morales. Morales, who represents neighborhoods like Rainier Beach, Beacon Hill, Columbia City, and the Chinatown/International District, announced that she would step down next month, citing mental health concerns. She stated that the pressures of her role had negatively impacted both her mental and physical well-being.

Trump Vows to Tackle Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) to Lower Drug Costs

At a recent press conference at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Donald Trump made a bold promise to take on the powerful Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) responsible for inflating prescription drug prices in the U.S. Trump criticized PBMs, calling them a “horrible middleman” that profits by driving up drug costs without adding value. He vowed to eliminate the middleman and reduce drug prices to levels “that nobody has ever seen before.”

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