Federal Cuts Threaten Diversity in Science, Shrinking Opportunities
February 16, 2026
Mentors and support programs opened doors for me to become a scientist. Now, these crucial programs face defunding.
Mentors and support programs opened doors for me to become a scientist. Now, these crucial programs face defunding.
Massachusetts tackles antisemitism in schools, with a commission recommending education on Jewish history and Israel.
High school math teacher Sarah Gale uses Marmite to teach data science, aiming to engage Utah students in modern math.
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Think getting into college is all but impossible? Think again. Admission is becoming easier as colleges accept more applicants.
Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn backs ACA tax credit extension while aiming to repeal the program, affecting 126K Iowans with increased premiums.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. was photographed with GOP activist Ibrar Nadeem, accused of antisemitism and homophobia, raising controversy.
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted, having received over $679,000 from insurance firms, faces scrutiny as these companies raise ACA rates for Ohioans. Husted, a former Ohio House and Senate member, became U.S. Senator after VP J.D. Vance’s vacancy. Despite opposing ACA tax credit extensions, he’s up for a full Senate term against Sherrod Brown, amid economic concerns from voters.
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New York Rep. Mike Lawler urges bipartisanship in a NYT op-ed amid controversy over his donation to Erin Crowley, accused of inciting chaos.
In March 2017, 300 demonstrators protested outside Rep. Darrell Issa’s office over his vote to repeal Obamacare. Now back in Congress, Issa continues efforts to dismantle the health care program.
Higher education is launching campaigns to counter declining public confidence and enrollment by emphasizing its value.
