The Biden Plan For Post High School Education
In today’s economy, it is not enough to simply complete high school in order to earn a middle class level living. If you want to start earning that kind of wage, then you are going to need post high school education. However, in today’s economy, so many Americans simply cannot pay for the education that is needed for this.
Opioid Crisis Statistics: Overdose, Treatment, and Response
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) remains dedicated to improving both physical and mental health nationwide while tackling the ongoing opioid crisis. By supporting science-based research and community-driven initiatives, HHS invests in solutions addressing this public health emergency.
The Biden Administration Justice Policy
In America, we have always tried to bring equality and justice to all. We have never fully lived up this idea, but throughout history, the people have never stopped trying. This is something that the Biden administration are keeping in mind, when drawing up how they will improve America’s justice policy.
Digitised Manuscripts as a Gateway to Primary Source Research
Almost 900 Greek manuscripts, along with significant papyri from the first to the 18th centuries. The first two phases of the Greek Manuscripts Digitisation Project received generous funding from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. The third phase was made possible by contributions from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, A. G. Leventis Foundation, Sam Fogg, Sylvia Ioannou Foundation, Thriplow Charitable Trust, and the Friends of the British Library. A collection guide featuring articles, videos, and highlights is accessible here.
Plastic Packaging, Circular Design, and Sustainability Research
Applying circular economy principles to global plastic packaging could revolutionize the plastics industry and significantly reduce environmental harm, including ocean pollution. A new report by the World Economic Forum and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, with analytical support from McKinsey & Company, presents a vision for a sustainable New Plastics Economy where plastics never become waste.
How the AI Bill of Rights Responds to Algorithmic Harm
Among the biggest challenges to democracy today is the way technology, data, and automated systems are used in ways that put the rights of Americans at risk. Too often, these tools limit opportunities and restrict access to essential resources and services. These issues are well-documented. In the U.S. and globally, systems designed to improve patient care have sometimes proven unsafe, ineffective, or biased.
Criminal Justice Fact Sheet
From 1980 to 2008, the U.S. prison population quadrupled – from around 500,000 to 2.3 million. Though the U.S. holds only 5% of the world’s population, it accounts for 25% of its prisoners. When including probation and parole, 1 in 31 U.S. adults – about 3.2% – is under some form of correctional control.
The Joe Biden Plan To Empower Workers
There are several things that enable you to live a comfortable life in the USA. These include the 40 hour work week, healthcare protections, paid leave, and the ability to have a voice in your workplace. These have all been provided to you thanks to unions, who fought for these protections.
Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook and US Climate Policy
The Act offers a mix of grants, loans, tax credits, and rebates to accelerate clean energy, reduce pollution, and support economic growth. Many tax incentives reward projects in low-income and energy communities or those that meet job quality and domestic content standards – advancing the President’s vision of inclusive, middle-out economic development.
The Devastation and Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
Early on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina landed on the United States Gulf Coast. Classified as a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, the storm brought 100–140 miles per hour winds and spanned approximately 400 miles. The initial impact caused significant destruction, but the aftermath was even more catastrophic. Levee's failures led to widespread flooding, displacing thousands of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama residents. Many criticized the federal government's slow response, and damages from the hurricane were estimated at over $100 billion.