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Elder Care Should Be Collective. The Atomization of Aging Is a Giant Mistake.
It’s time to face reality and place caring for one another at the heart of the human endeavor.
Colombian President Says Sanctions on Cuba and Venezuela Are Driving Migration
“The scars of history … continue to weigh against humanity,” says Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
Most Voters Support UAW and Hollywood Strikes, New Poll Shows
Republican presidential hopefuls such as Tim Scott and Nikki Haley have been outspoken in their hostility toward unions.
Biden Administration Announces Creation of Climate Corps Jobs Program
The program aims to employ 20,000 workers within its first year, the White House said.
There Can Be No Global Security Without Climate Solutions
More than half of the U.S. federal budget goes to the military. Only a tiny fraction addresses the climate crisis.
Report: Attempts to Ban Books in 2023 Are Outpacing Previous Year by 20 Percent
Far right groups are targeting books with LGBTQ and/or racial themes, a new report stated.
Medicaid “Unwinding” Is Largest Loss of Health Coverage in US History
After the U.S. uninsured rate hit a record low in 2022, millions are now losing health coverage simultaneously.
Worsening Wildfire Smoke Is Wiping Out Decades of Progress on Air Pollution
Climate change and poor land management are key factors behind the increase in U.S. wildfire pollution.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Resolution Apologizing for 1973 Chilean Coup
The resolution also calls for the declassification of all U.S. documents related to the coup and its aftermath.
Touching My Prison Yard’s Grass Radicalized Me to Take Action Behind Bars
Creating a prison book club provided a safe space for the men around me, where new ways of thinking could be explored.