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13 States Still Have Laws Meant to Limit Poor Families’ Sizes
Massachusetts just repealed its cap on aid for children born to welfare recipients, but such laws persist elsewhere.
Allowing People in Prison to Vote Shouldn’t Be Controversial
Disenfranchising people convicted of violent crimes does nothing to address violence; it perpetuates violence.
The World Is Burning and Those in Power Are Stoking the Flames
When it comes to the planet, there were fire alarms before an actual blaze was fully noted.
Impeaching Trump Shouldn’t Mean Abandoning Other Key Battles
Democrats have to do both, because the alternative is disaster.
Trump’s Attacks on Census Go Well Beyond Citizenship Question
The Census Bureau has been forced to cut in half the number of regional offices needed to get an accurate count.
Trump Administration Forces UN to Water Down Anti-Rape Resolution
The U.S. threatened to veto the resolution entirely over language referring to “sexual and reproductive health.”
US-Led Bombing Campaign in Syria Killed 1,600 Civilians, Leaving Raqqa Destroyed
The U.S. public deserves to know how many civilian casualties our government is responsible for in Syria.
In 10 Years, Half of Elders Won’t Be Able to Afford Housing and Medical Care
Researchers estimate that the number of middle-income elders in the U.S. will nearly double in the next 10 years.
Criminalizing Sex Workers Drives Rape and Gender-Based Police Violence
In this excerpt, we learn where and how sex workers are criminalized.
Netanyahu Is Not a “Savior” and Israel Is Not at Risk of Annihilation
Netanyahu has no long-term vision for Israel, so he exploits Holocaust trauma for his political agenda.