Understanding the Omitted Elements within MAHA
In the world of news today, various significant events and reports have emerged over the past few weeks.
Housing Lottery and Income Requirements
Most of the units offered through New York City's housing lottery require applicants to earn incomes above those of working class people, raising questions about the city's housing affordability.
Social Media Bots and Political Divisions
The Network Contagion Research Institute recently released a report on groups of social-media bots driving a wedge into Donald Trump's political coalition. However, no specific organizations have been identified as being behind the fake MAGA accounts promoting division within the Trump voter base.
Bitcoin's Soaring Prices
In the realm of finance, Bitcoin hit a new high above $120,000 according to CNBC, marking a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency's history.
Mental Health and Politicians
Carolyn Gorman writes that unless Kennedy addresses medication for adults who are psychotic and dangerous, MAHA will have no answer for problems that can't be solved by diet or exercise. On a related note, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' movement has not focused on serious mental illness, which affects an estimated 4% to 6% of the population.
New York State Budget Crisis
The Manhattan Institute's fellow Ken Girardin wrote an article in the New York Post about the New York state budget crisis. Meanwhile, Rafael Mangual, John Ketcham, Neetu Arnold, and Jesse Arm discussed President Trump's influence on universities, the future of conservatism, and a potential conservative center at Harvard.
Parole Board and Justice System
Since December, the parole board has granted parole to 21 out of 24 murderers within a certain age range, leading Tim Cruz to argue that the state's current system is an injustice to victims and their families and a hazard to the public. In 2024, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in Commonwealth v. Mattis that sentences of life without parole are unconstitutional for young adults between the ages of 18 and 20.
Urban Affairs and Magazine
A quarterly magazine of urban affairs, published by the Manhattan Institute, was mentioned. The magazine can be downloaded, subscribed to, or donated to.
Poisonings and Nicotine Pouches
A study found that nicotine pouches are responsible for more poisonings in young kids.
Fears about Artificial Intelligence
J Carr commented on fears about artificial intelligence, stating that every innovation brings about change that results in additional jobs. Zack Dulberg of NCRI argues that 'fake MAGA' accounts and their unwitting collaborators are boosting conspiracy theories, particularly about Israel and acts of domestic terrorism.
Passing of a Prominent Writer
Former longtime City Journal writer and contributing editor Sol Stern has died at 89. Sol Stern was a sharp critic of education orthodoxy and advocated for rigorous curricula, school choice, and accountability in public schools.
The Perseid Meteor Shower
Lastly, the Perseid meteor shower, one of the best of 2025, is about to begin and can be seen across the U.S. So, if you're looking for a celestial spectacle, keep an eye out for the Perseids!
That's a wrap for this roundup of recent developments and findings. Stay tuned for more updates!
Read also:
- Strategies for Increasing Food Intake in Advanced Years
- Drug-resistant pathogens prevalent across ICDDR,B, posing a considerable risk to newborns.
- Difficulties with Access to Care Highlighted in Prudential Asia Healthcare Survey 2025, Revealing Patient Concerns
- Veteran Nightmares Alleviated Through NightWare Technology on Apple Watch
