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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.
From Scandal to Redemption: The Time Is Now for Alabama Medicaid Expansion
Alabama has one of the highest rates of poverty and also has one of the most stringent Medicaid income requirements.
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The Big Lie Behind Trump’s Education Budget
Trump's education budget cuts are aimed principally at federal programs that serve poor kids.
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With Nighttime Raids, Police Wage War on Black and Brown Families in New York
The specter of gang membership is used to justify massive state violence against young men of color and their families.
Trump’s Austerity Budget Increases Military Recruiters’ Power to Prey on Youth
Predatory military recruitment will likely intensify as social programs are slashed, says veteran Rory Fanning.
Trump’s Plan to Gut HUD Threatens the Very Survival of the US’s Poor
A budget cut of up to $7.7 billion guarantees mass homelessness and premature death.
Gender Equality Benefits Everyone
Improving women's rights the world over has far-reaching benefits for humankind.
Life After Exoneration: Alison Flowers Discusses What Comes Next
An exoneration is not a fairytale with a happy ending. It is the beginning of the painful process of rebuilding a life.
Economic Update: Organizing for Social Change
On this week's episode, Prof. Wolff provides updates on Trump's advisors, small fines for big corporations, wages 1980-2015, real poverty data and more.
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Why the Senate’s Attack on Backpage Will Backfire
Shutting down Backpage deprives adult sex workers of a low-cost, safe and private way of advertising their services.