The way a recurring ad attacking a candidate in the 17th Congressional District of New York is constructed is fascinating. The candidate is Cait Conley, the Democrat who is running against the sitting Republican Congressman Mike Lawler. The ad is not by the Lawler campaign but rather by one of these “educational” organizations, which is only identified by three letters.

We’ve known since ancient times that exposure to lead is a public health threat. Aging infrastructure, old paint in buildings, emissions from cars, and, sadly, drinking water have all been sources of lead exposure in the United States. But exposure to lead is of particular concern when it comes to children.

Fire Explorers gives teenagers the opportunity to explore a career in the fire services through a hands-on learning experience with real equipment.

While air pollution from fossil fuels costs each American an average of $2,500 a year in extra medical bills, New Yorkers continue to be burdened with the highest healthcare costs in the nation.

If you watch a lot of college football, and I do, you’re quite familiar with instant replay, where officials check on what they might consider a questionable call.

Government is all about protecting people and delivering solutions to society’s most complex problems, and those solutions are often controversial.

There is a solid aphorism that can serve as a guide: Collect moments, not things. As writer Liviu C. Tudose said, building on that theme: “You must collect moments. Those will be the true wealth of your soul.”

As the 10th annual Disability Rights Voting Week concludes, Bryant says it is important to note that one in four people identify as having a disability. Disability rights organizations throughout the country hold events to help people with disabilities register to vote, check voter status, and educate politicians about how people with disabilities cast their ballots. In 2026, this education is still desperately needed because exercising our right to vote is often filled with a bureaucracy of ableism.

When I taught economics I led countless discussions with my students about the proposal to change how education was funded. The idea is simple.

The movie star is not dead. The A-listers of the '80s, '90s and 2000's are still making big theatrical movies - and new stars have emerged as major box office draws.