People get ready to tackle Andrew Tate, presidential campaigns, and MTA budgets in today’s Bwoglines.

Happening in the World: In British schools, educators are working to combat the influence of Andrew Tate, the British-American social media personality with a cult following of young men. Educators explained that they have belatedly realized the impact of the culture of masculinity and misogyny Tate has encouraged in male students. Many are hosting workshops where they condemn Tate directly, offering alternative examples of masculinity. His influence has pushed educational groups like the RAP Project to expand their offerings in school. (NYT) 

Happening in the US: Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor and United Nations ambassador, is gearing up for the 2024 Republican presidential campaign. In a tweeted video this Tuesday, Haley announced her campaign and explained that the nation’s “economic troubles” and need for “generational change” convinced her to run. She is the first of many Republicans suspected to announce their campaign this month, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott. She will also run against former President Donald Trump, who has already announced his bid for 2024, marking his third bid for the White House. Democrats have been slow to announce their campaigns, as President Joe Biden recently announced he intends to seek reelection in 2024. (AP News) 

Happening in NYC: Mayor Eric Adam is now overseeing MTA’s $55 billion construction budget. The Capital Program Review Board consists of four voting members, one of whom is appointed by City Hall. Rather than send a delegate, Adams is serving directly. This demonstrates his commitment to sustainable and fair MTA spending, a City Hall representative told the Gothamist. The MTA’s next capital plan, which may include projects like the IBX, must be approved by the Review Board in 2024. (Gothamist)   

Happening in our Community: On Monday, Columbia affiliates and neighboring community members are invited to attend “Engaging Our Communities: Transformative Scholarship for Dismantling Anti-Black Racism and Fostering Black Joy,” a panel discussion in Butler Library. The program will discuss how the research of recently hired Columbia faculty engages with Black joy, elevates Black youth, and promotes racial justice. 

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