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New Mexico’s Challenges Hold Lessons for the Struggle for Universal Child Care
New Mexico is finding out that successfully providing universal child care requires giving teachers a living wage.
Backing for UBI Is Growing. Let’s Push for the Most Progressive Version of It.
Universal basic income is not a panacea, and some versions are libertarian — but a good version is worth fighting for.
Under Mamdani, New York Will Open a Free Child Care Center for City Workers
The center could be a model for other cities exploring ways to make life more affordable for workers.
Republicans Push “Waste and Fraud” Narrative Again to Gut the Social Safety Net
The real fraud is gutting SNAP, Medicaid, and other programs to fund a war the public overwhelmingly opposes.
Heritage Foundation Wants to “Save the Family” by Further Undermining Child Care
Child care was already hard to access in the US. Right-wing ideology is making it even harder.
Trump Budget Proposal Shreds Health and Food Programs to Feed the War Machine
“His priorities are clear: He does not care about us,” says health care advocate Deborah Weinstein.
Trump Slashed Medicaid. Now He Says US Can’t Fund It Because of His War on Iran.
The president's comments come as the Pentagon seeks $200 billion to continue funding the unpopular, destructive war.
Some States Are Boosting Reproductive Health Access, Maternal Health, Child Care
Meanwhile, other states with already strict abortion bans continue to pass and advance new restrictions.
Minnesota Child Care Providers Try to Stay Afloat as Families Keep Kids Home
Trump’s administration has also targeted a federally funded program that subsidizes child care for low-income families.
Hochul, Mamdani Unveil Free, Universal Child Care Expansion in New York
The announcement marks a key step toward Mamdani’s pledge of free care for children under 5 in New York City.