Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
A new study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reveals that refugees and asylees contributed a net fiscal impact of $123.8 billion to the U.S. government over 15 years. Despite these contributions, legislative inaction, including the failure of the Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024 due to Republican opposition, … Read more
The recent wave of asylum seekers and migrants at the southern U.S. border is really starting to pinch the budgets of some of the biggest cities in the U.S., like New York City, Chicago, and Denver. These cities are seeing their spending increase to help out migrants, and they are calling for more help from … Read more
The IRS plans to hire 3,700 new employees, focusing on auditing millionaires, complex partnerships, and large corporations, as part of an expansive effort fueled by the Inflation Reduction Act to modernize the agency and improve taxpayer services. However, many Republicans fear this may increase the tax burden on financially struggling Americans. The New Hires The … Read more
California is taking a monumental step by offering free healthcare to over 700,000 undocumented immigrants. Even as it deals with a massive $68 billion budget shortfall and fewer people calling it home. Big Moves in Healthcare Starting with the new year, California will extend its healthcare generosity to undocumented residents aged 26-49, adding to the … Read more
There’s been quite the buzz lately surrounding U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and a jaw-dropping offer he received on HBO’s Last Week Tonight from comedian John Oliver. Let’s dive into the details. John Oliver’s Million-Dollar Proposal Oliver, known for his sharp wit, didn’t hold back when he proposed a huge deal to Justice Thomas. … Read more
Some of California’s richest folks are packing their bags and heading for the hills, and it’s costing the state big time. According to the latest stats from the U.S. Census Bureau, California saw a major drop in population last year, with tens of thousands of people, including many big earners, saying goodbye to the Golden … Read more
A British Columbian passenger was told he could not have a refund on bereavement purchases despite buying tickets based on what Air Canada’s AI chatbot had initially told them. Air Canada Ordered to Refund Passenger A Canadian tribunal has ruled that Air Canada must provide a partial refund to a Vancouver man, Jake Moffatt, based … Read more
After losing a case in Delaware that said the bonuses Elon Musk was making at Tesla were unfair to its shareholders, Musk is slowly moving all his businesses to Texas. Big Changes After buying Twitter and changing its name to X last year, Elon Musk has made some serious changes to one of the world’s … Read more
A coalition of uber-rich progressives have started a campaign to increase their own tax liabilities. Some Rich Global Citizens Advocate for Fairness In a bold show of solidarity with the working class, a select group of wealthy heirs and executives are advocating for increased taxes for the rich. The group includes a Rockefeller descendant, Walt … Read more
The Internal Revenue Service is cracking down on small businesses that may have improperly used federally-backed COVID relief funds. IRS Launches Investigation Into CARES Act Fraud In a strong show of action, the IRS has assigned 30,000 agents from their ranks to dig into millions of potential fraud cases related to CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, … Read more