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This Deadly Heat Wave Has a Culprit
As people die in this heat, it’s time to kick the fossil fuel industry out of our politics.
SNAP Cuts Take More Than Food Away
For my family, SNAP meant one less impossible choice at the end of the month. Millions are now losing that lifeline.
Think Medicaid Cuts Won’t Affect You? My Story Says Otherwise.
Paltry reimbursement rates have created a crisis in pediatric care that could have cost me my life. I worry other kids won’t be as lucky.
Our Safety Net Was Already Full of Holes. They’re Only Getting Bigger.
This administration and Congress are slashing benefits even as life gets unbearably expensive for working people.
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SNAP Cuts Take More Than Food Away
For my family, SNAP meant one less impossible choice at the end of the month. Millions are now losing that lifeline.
This Deadly Heat Wave Has a Culprit
As people die in this heat, it’s time to kick the fossil fuel industry out of our politics.
Think Medicaid Cuts Won’t Affect You? My Story Says Otherwise.
Paltry reimbursement rates have created a crisis in pediatric care that could have cost me my life. I worry other kids won’t be as lucky.
At 250, American Democracy is Under Siege
As the Trump regime attacks the foundations of our democracy, Americans are fighting back.
Our Safety Net Was Already Full of Holes. They’re Only Getting Bigger.
This administration and Congress are slashing benefits even as life gets unbearably expensive for working people.
America at 250: It’s Time for a Tax Code That Lives Up to Our Ideals
After 250 years, our leaders must show a commitment to completing the unfinished work of American democracy.
We Shouldn’t Deport People Into War Zones
Congress must not let Trump revoke protections for people fleeing countries the U.S. government itself considers unsafe.
This July 4, Celebrate the Idea That the People Are Supposed to Be in Charge
As we celebrate our country’s 250th birthday, the most patriotic thing we can do is remember whose hands this country is supposed to be in: ours.
Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Fortune Is a Flashing Warning Light for Democracy
The planet’s first trillionaire is not a sign of economic health. It’s an indicator of extreme inequality and the dangers of concentrated power.
The Cruelty and Futility of Criminalizing Homelessness
Two years since the Supreme Court greenlit crackdowns on homelessness, it’s clearer than ever: “The solution isn’t a cell. It’s a front door.”
