Understanding 2024: The Political Books That Provide Insight

TL/DR - The Washington Roundtable, composed of New Yorker staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos, recommends books for understanding the current state of international politics and the 2024 Presidential campaigns. The list ranges from books on rural voter anger and the rise of authoritarian rule to a fictionalized account of a…

Floridian Clean Energy Tax Resources!

TL/DR - The "Inflation Reduction Act," passed by Democrats, has made several clean energy and home improvement tax credits available. These credits include up to $7,500 for new electric vehicles, up to $4,000 for used electric vehicles, up to $1,000 for electric vehicle chargers, a 30% tax credit for residential clean energy upgrades, and up to…

Biden’s Second Term Promise

TL/DR - The article discusses President Biden's accomplishments during his first term, specifically his signing of three landmark pieces of legislation— the bipartisan infrastructure law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS Act— that have led to the creation of 15 million jobs in three years. Research from UMass Amherst's Political Economy…

College Student Riley Strain Found Dead in Nashville: Police

TL/DR - University of Missouri student Riley Strain, who went missing after leaving a downtown Nashville bar, was found dead in the Cumberland River with no signs of foul play recorded. The 22-year-old was last seen alive at Luke Bryan's bar, Luke’s 32 Bridge, on March 8th and was found two weeks later. The Tennessee Alcohol and Beverage…