Fair Share Amendment Funds Education

Last November, Massachusetts’ voters decided yes on Question 1, which established an additional 4% tax on income over one million dollars. The estimated two billion dollars raised by what has come to be known as the “Fair Share Amendment,” would be earmarked for education and transportation use. Voters awaited the approval of the state budget […]

The Stall in the Republican Primary

The Republican Primary is stalling. The first GOP debate failed to show a path forward for any other candidate to overtake former President Donald Trump, who continues to dominate Republican polling. While the former president continues to poll in the low 50%, none of his other rivals can beat 15% or higher. This notably includes […]

National Adderall Shortage Enters Sixth Month

On October 12th, 2022, the United States Food and Drug Association (FDA) posted on their website that there was a shortage of “amphetamine mixed salts,” better known as Adderall or Adderall IR. Months later, many people are still struggling to get their prescriptions. The shortage has many possible reasons, from manufacturing and supply chain issues […]

Two Expelled Tennessee Legislators Reinstated

After the The Covenant School shooting in Nashville that killed six people, Tennessee’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted on April 6th to expel two of the three Democratic lawmakers who joined protests at the state Capitol. The group that has been called “the Tennessee Three” includes Justin Jones (D-Nashville, he/him), Justin Pearson (D-Memphis, he/him), and […]