Welcome to Wednesday, May 31st, closed eyes and open minds...

Biden and McCarthy reached a deal on the U.S. debt ceiling.

McCarthy released a 99-page long legislative text finalized over weekend negotiations to be voted on by House lawmakers. McCarthy said the bill is not 100% what both sides are asking for but praised the framework for being able to gain bipartisan support.

Should Congress abolish the debt ceiling?

Big Oil owes $209 billion for climate reparations annually

A study from One Earth found that fossil fuel companies worldwide owe a minimum of $209 billion in climate reparations to compensate the communities affected by their operations. The study attributes one-third of future climate costs to the global fossil fuel industry.

Do you think fossil fuel companies should owe billions in climate reparations?

Debt ceiling deal restarts student loan payments

After the years-long pause, Biden and McCarthy's legislation to raise the debt ceiling includes a provision requiring borrowers to repay their loans again by the end of the summer. If the bill passes, which it is expected to, Biden will be unable to issue any more last-minute extensions to the student debt payment pause.

How do you feel about Biden's new plan?

Almost 2,000 minors abused by Catholic Church in Illinois

A 696-page report by the attorney general of Illinois has described over 1,900 cases of sexual abuse and has uncovered 450 credibly accused sexual abusers in their probe into the Catholic Church.

Should more states undertake their own investigations?

POLL: Nashvillians, what concerns you the most?

Nashville residents, we're eager to hear your thoughts and concerns about the city. We're all ears...especially with the Nashville mayoral election coming up.

So, what are you most concerned about in your city?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is Meditation Day. Regular meditation leads to neuroplasticity in the brain and has been shown to reduce blood pressure. Namaste? You decide.

—Emma Kansiz  

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