Columbia Faculty Accuse University of ‘Authoritarian Ethos’ Over Library Protest Crackdown

Columbia Faculty Accuse University of 'Authoritarian Ethos' Over Library Protest Crackdown

A faculty rights group at Columbia University said that the way the administration dealt with the anti-Israel protest at the school library on Wednesday, when dozens of people were arrested, was wrong. The executive committee of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) at Columbia wrote a letter about the “erosion of shared governance” and … Read more

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May 2025: These States Are Sending Out Stimulus Checks to Help Residents

May 2025 These States Are Sending Out Stimulus Checks to Help Residents

As the federal government phases out nationwide stimulus payments, several U.S. states are stepping up to provide direct financial relief to residents facing economic challenges. This May, targeted stimulus checks are making their way to households in select states, offering much-needed support to families, seniors, and low-income individuals. Each state determines its own eligibility requirements … Read more

Millions Affected as SSI Payments Halted for June

Millions Affected as SSI Payments Halted for June

It turned out that June’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment came earlier than planned. The rules of the program say that the deposit is made on the last work day before June 1, since June 1 is a Sunday. So, on May 30, 2025, the money for June was sent. That month, the recipients got … Read more