Friday, September 4, 2026
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Today's Headline

The IRS Discovers Strong Feelings About Fairness

Nothing says 'level playing field' quite like threatening a school's tax bill for trying to help kids who started the race a few laps behind.

The Trump administration is drafting a rule that would revoke tax-exempt status from private schools and colleges offering race-targeted support to students. The move recasts diversity, equity, and inclusion programs as a tax liability rather than an educational choice.

Turns out the tax code has opinions about fairness, and they change depending on who's writing the rule.

If helping some students costs a school its tax break, what exactly is the tax break supposed to reward?


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The administration wants a national citizen voter list — just not before anyone can check its work

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