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Expanding Child Tax Credit Improved Kids’ Lives. Congress Should Do It Again.
An expanded Child Tax Credit would acknowledge and support the work that mothers do every day.
Handful of Voters May Decide Who’s on the Fall Ballot
U.S. voters are passionate, but many don’t think voting in primaries matters.
Dark Money Networks That Attacked Justice Jackson Are Also Attacking Schools
Until our policies prioritize the knowledge and labor of teachers, the far right will succeed in dominating our schools.
Global Capitalism Has Become Dependent on War-Making to Sustain Itself
The Ukraine crisis is not the cause but a consequence of the general crisis of global capitalism.
“Don’t Say Gay” Bills Aren’t New. Some States Have Had Them for Decades.
At least 20 states have introduced “Don’t Say Gay” laws this year. Oklahoma passed the nation's first in 1987.
Title 42 Will Continue to Harm BIPOC Migrants Until End of May, Advocates Say
Migrants seeking safety right now cannot wait that long for help and are likely to face expulsion in the meantime.
Uninsured People Are Left Behind as Government COVID-19 Funding Dries Up
Without funding, government-run testing services have been forced to shut down.
Amazon Lashes Back in Staten Island Warehouses
The company has turned its focus to a union vote at a second warehouse in Staten Island set to start April 25.
Outside Spending Jumps for Local Candidates Who Cast Doubt on 2020 Election
Of 6 candidates in recent Wisconsin races supported by messaging casting doubt on the 2020 election, 5 won office.
IPCC Report’s Analysis of Fossil Fuel Industry Excluded From Policymakers’ Brief
The role of industry was removed from the climate report's initial release, which attracts the most media attention.