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In the Fight Against Fascism, Libraries Should Be Defended — Not Defunded
Libraries represent the kind of infrastructure progressive leaders must fortify at all costs, especially in this moment.
“Department of War” Name Change, Which Isn’t Even Official, Will Cost $2 Billion
The move prioritizes "political theater over responsible governance,” a group of Democrats said in a statement.
Many Warned That a Child Care Cliff Was Coming. It’s Now Here.
Facing budget shortfalls, states are quietly cutting child care funding — and families are running out of options.
10 Richest People in the US Gained Nearly $700B in Wealth Since Trump Reelection
In 2025, the share of total US assets owned by the wealthiest 0.1 percent reached its highest level on record.
Attorneys General Sue Trump for Using Shutdown to Disrupt Food Aid for Millions
Critics say Trump is exploiting the federal shutdown to unilaterally slash the safety net and cause unnecessary pain.
Did Trump End National Hunger Survey to Hide Growing Hunger Under His Policies?
Over 47 million Americans are already food insecure, and that number is expected to increase thanks to Trump’s budget.
Chief Actuary Says GOP Budget Will Accelerate Depletion of Social Security Funds
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said parts of the bill are a “a backdoor way for privatizing Social Security.”
Hunger Threatens to Plague “Golden Years” of Older Americans Due to Trump’s Cuts
Malnutrition and food insecurity are set to soar among vulnerable older populations due to aid cuts in Trump’s budget.
Decades of Neoliberalism Entrenched US Inequality. Trump’s Budget Made It Worse.
Factoring in tariffs, the lowest 20 percent of income earners may lose $300; the top 1 percent will be $58,000 richer.
Social Security Chief Celebrates Budget Bill That Could Slash Program’s Finances
The bill will accelerate depletion of Social Security and Medicare's trust funds by a year, according to an analysis.