US Funds Israeli Afterschool Programs, But Not Ours
Mainstream media is clutching pearls over the soaring costs and lack of access to American afterschool programs, effectively telling working families they're on their own. The Hill notes a mere $1.3 billion was allocated for these vital programs in 2023. Meanwhile, just last month, Congress approved an additional $14 billion in military aid to Israel —a sum that could fund U.S. afterschool care
for over a decade. One might ask, which children are truly 'prioritized' in Washington's budget deliberations? This isn't about isolated incidents; it's a systemic choice. Politicians like Rep. Steven Horsford, who received $29,000 from AIPAC in 2023-2024 , enthusiastically voted for HR 815, diverting funds that could alleviate domestic crises. The irony is as thick as a politician's wallet: our
kids struggle for safe spaces after 3 PM while we fund another nation's 'self-defense.' Perhaps American children should start referring to themselves as 'strategic allies' to get a slice of that federal pie.