How can parents know whether Critical Race Theory is in fact being presented in schools? Does it have a place in public education? Is it harmful or hurtful for young students? Let's take a look at both sides of the issue.
On Friday, Biden acknowledged public concern regarding rapidly rising inflation; consumers are paying more for necessities from gas to milk to eggs. Plus, with winter fast approaching, those using natural gas to heat their homes are facing a 250 percent increase in cost compared to last year's prices.
Embattled United States Attorney General Merrick Garland released the following comments in a statement regarding the suit: "Our democracy depends on the right of eligible voters to cast a ballot and to have that ballot counted. The Justice Department will continue to use all the authorities at its disposal to protect this fundamental pillar of our society."
Tuesday saw some historic elections take place. In major cities, largely Democratic, candidates who had campaigned on a platform that included defunding the police saw their efforts rejected. This is in addition to the ballot measures, such as the one held in Minneapolis.
Powell spoke to reporters after the Federal Reserve's two day policy meeting. He blamed the highest inflation that Americans have witnessed in 30 years on the supply chain crisis as well as pandemic-induced shortages and growing consumer demand.
Lt. Governor-elect Winsome Sears made history on November 2 when she was elected the first African-American female to the post. However, not all are celebrating her historical win; MSNBC host Joy Reid said on Tuesday after the Virginia elections that Republicans like Sears and Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin are "dangerous."
Murphy barely squeaked by his opponent; for most of Tuesday night, as election results were tallied, Murphy and his Republican challenger, Jack Ciattarelli, were tied at 49.6%.
According to the Pentagon, China is building nuclear warheads at an "accelerating pace;" they are expected to have at least 1,000 nuclear weapons by 2030. This news is even more alarming when one considers that just a year ago, the Pentagon estimated that China's nuclear weapons arsenal numbered in the "low 200s."
Last night, projected winner Winsome Sears said, "I didn't run to make history, I just wanted to leave it better than I found it." Yet, her victory was historical. She's the first African-American female to win the office of Lieutenant Governor in Virginia.
Around 1 AM on November 2, Youngkin took to the podium, where he proclaimed, "All right Virginia! We won this thing!" Reporters stated that Youngkin's headquarters was still packed as his supporters were prepared to wait long into the night for election results.