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Trump’s Global Gag Order: Five Questions Answered
Five questions about Trump's global gag order answered.
Trump’s Plan to Kick People Off Food Stamps Is an “Attack on the Poor,” Activists Say
Critics say Trump's proposed budget would worsen the conditions of poverty to support tax cuts for the rich.
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Trump’s Budget Expands Global War on the Backs of the American Poor
Trump's dream for the US is a nightmare for working class and poor Americans.
Economist Joseph Stiglitz: Trump’s Budget Takes a Sledgehammer to What Remains of the “American Dream”
Joseph Stiglitz discusses the ramifications of the Trump's administration's $4.1 trillion budget.
Focusing on Trump’s Deep Cuts in Basic Assistance for Struggling Families — and Tax Cuts for the Top
The Trump budget and tax proposals would make life still more luxurious for those at the top while increasing poverty and hardship.
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Census Director Resigns Amid Budget Crunch That Could Harm Communities of Color
Census data is a crucial tool for combating voter suppression — and it is currently in danger.
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The US Way of War Is a Budget-Breaker: Never Has a Society Spent More for Less
Perhaps it's time to finally consider the true costs of war, US-style.
Another GOP Tax Plan for Captains of Industry
Someone needs to tell Donald Trump that banksters and real estate tycoons sporting navy golf polos aren't blue-collar workers.
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What the Budget Deal Means for Immigration
The agreement to fund the federal government through the end of this fiscal year, means good and bad news for immigration.
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Trump’s First 100 Days Show That US Families Are His Last Priority
The safety and well-being of our families requires us to learn how to understand the federal budget from our hearts.