Public Affairs

Whether you’re ready or not, our beloved summer days are coming to an end and back-to-school season is creeping around the corner.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new guide on elder financial abuse this week.

It’s back-to-school time already! As school begins, is academic tutoring or test prep needed for your child? Waiting until a student is behind in classes or cramming for SAT can result in lower scores.

Since 2000, Entergy has been engaged in advocating for increased funding and support for early care and education — recognizing the sector as essential infrastructure and economic engine to fuel the future of communities we serve.

Early childhood education is the most important educational issue that we face as a nation.

In a letter, President Biden told Office of Science and Technology Policy Director nominee, Eric Lander, “It is essential that we refresh and reinvigorate our national science and technology strategy…” If confirmed, Lander will be the first science advisor in the president’s Cabinet.

She won’t be the first Black female astronaut in space — that honor goes to Mae Jemison, who flew on the Endeavour in 1998.

Although this year’s presidential inauguration was different from previous years, it still held moments of unforgettable history, such as the performance from National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman.

As college students start heading back to school, I can’t help but think about the students on campus already: Athletes.

Gathering school supplies and preparing for back-to-school has taken on a new meaning this year with COVID-19.

We all have the capacity and the responsibility to be an ally – to advocate for others when we recognize disparities between how things are and how they should be.

Educate yourself. I’ve seen this advice across my social feed countless times in the past few weeks and I agree, educating yourself about racism is key to stopping it. As a parent, guardian or teacher, how does that translate to young children?

When the SpaceX Crew Dragon successfully launched last month, it marked the first time in almost a decade that NASA transported astronauts – both engineers – to the International Space Station.

Had enough of scrolling aimlessly through social media challenges and pet postings? Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but how about spending those screen-time hours on something a bit more productive.

Drafting an effective email use policy may be more complicated than a company might think. Here are some of the chief priorities:

If you have a son or daughter going through the college search process and looking for a major, then take a look at the 10 top tech jobs for 2019. These are going to be in more demand in the coming years due to our tech-heavy society, according to recruiters and career counselors.

In honor of Black History Month, Howard University recognized Dr. Roland B. Scott, known as the “father of research into sickle cell disease.”

A historic number of women were sworn in to the 116th Congress this month. Of the record 127 women serving in Congress – 106 Democrats and 21 Republicans – there are many historic firsts among this diverse group of women, including a record number of women from different backgrounds, ideologies, religions and races.

The 116th Congress is setting records. I’m fortunate enough to serve with 109 other women for the next two years and with two female Senators from my home state of Arizona – both historic records.

I was one of 21 women in the House (97th Congress) – so few confronting so many critical women’s priorities. As women have reached critical mass, it is vital to build relationships, support each other and promote issues essential to women’s equality.

As secretary for Health and Human Services, I learned that Americans ultimately want to know that their government is working for them and in their best interest.

In Congress, my focus will be on carrying the voices of and providing excellent service to my constituents, building an economy that delivers for working- and middle-class families, reining in prescription drug costs and ensuring that health care is regarded as a right rather than a privilege, and shaping a more just, equal future for all our daughters and sons.

I approached my first term in Congress with the mindset that you only have one opportunity to make a good first impression with your colleagues.

My job as a naval commander was creating an environment for people to succeed and perform the mission at hand.

As the executive director of People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), the largest provider of homelessness services in the State of California, I spent my career working with health care providers, law enforcement, and employers to oversee hundreds of government contracts, manage a $50 million budget, and move thousands of families and veterans off the street and into permanent homes.

I was fortunate to have been elected to the 116th Congress as part of a historically diverse freshman class. We are the first class ever to take our oath of office during a government shutdown.

My military journey started when I was born into it as the daughter and granddaughter of career naval officers.

Many Americans feel they are outsiders to the political process and voiceless in a government brilliantly designed to be of, by and for the people. I want to see this new Congress change that.

A record number of women are running for office nationwide. One reason behind the surge? Hillary Clinton.