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Immigrants Are Skipping Vital Health Care Appointments Amid Federal Raids
“It’s not because they don’t value their health; it’s because they don’t feel safe,” said a migrant rights advocate.
3 in 4 Republicans Under 45 Say They Prefer US Fund Health Care Over Israel
Support for unconditional funding for Israel is waning as Americans languish at home.
Trump Budget Cuts Threaten Access to Disability Rights Lawyers
The federally funded attorneys ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws.
Trump’s GOP Wants to Expand a Policy That Already Put Millions Into Medical Debt
Health savings accounts provide a fig leaf for high deductible insurance plans that leave patients on the hook.
Why Are Dem Governors Staying Silent About Trump’s Attack on State AI Laws?
An army of industry lobbyists met with Democratic governors this week, days before Trump issued a new executive order.
Senate Filibuster Derails Dual Efforts to Prevent Massive ACA Premium Increases
Tax credits to help families afford insurance premium costs on ACA marketplace plans will expire this month.
How We’ve Resisted ICE: Street Lessons From Chicago
“I cannot imagine doing anything else in this moment,” says community defense organizer Gabe Gonzalez.
68 Cities, Counties, and States Will Increase Their Minimum Wage on January 1
As Trump calls affordability a “con job,” state and local governments are taking the lead on raising wages.
Poll: Voters Say Billionaires Pay Too Little in Taxes, Back Action on Inequality
The poll found that 8 in 10 Americans view the wealth gap as a problem that is either “very big” or “somewhat big.”
Democratic Leaders’ Cowardice Helped Pave Way for Trump. Can the Party Change?
Saving the US from autocracy means recognizing and overcoming the chokehold that Democratic leaders have on the party.