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People Look Out for Each Other. It’s the Government That’s Letting Us Down.
Even the most dedicated volunteers can’t fill the enormous hole left by federal cuts to the safety net.
We Went on Rent Strike and Won
My fellow tenants and I were able to win rent relief and repairs at Bowen Tower Apartments in Raytown, Missouri. Maybe you can, too.
AI and Big Tech Are Flooding Middle America with Bribes
Data center hucksters are trying to buy state lawmakers in bulk because the public doesn’t buy what they’re selling.
Rural Residents Face the Biggest Risks from Postal Delays
If the post office stops postmarking your mail the day you drop it off, that can lead to late fees, unpaid bills, and even uncounted ballots.
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We Went on Rent Strike and Won
My fellow tenants and I were able to win rent relief and repairs at Bowen Tower Apartments in Raytown, Missouri. Maybe you can, too.
AI and Big Tech Are Flooding Middle America with Bribes
Data center hucksters are trying to buy state lawmakers in bulk because the public doesn’t buy what they’re selling.
People Look Out for Each Other. It’s the Government That’s Letting Us Down.
Even the most dedicated volunteers can’t fill the enormous hole left by federal cuts to the safety net.
Five Things Americans Need to Know about the U.S. and Iran
Whatever criticisms one may have of Iran’s government, the Trump administration is the aggressor in this illegal war.
Rural America Needs to Band Together Against Corporate Greed
New schemes for fully robotic farming could push the last remaining farmers — and their communities — to fold.
ICE’s Appalling Warehouse Scheme Draws Bipartisan Protests
Even communities that supported President Trump are pushing back on cruel plans to detain immigrants in warehouses.
Federal Safety Net Cuts Are Hurting States. A ‘Bad Business Fee’ Could Help.
By taxing companies that pay poverty wages, state and local governments can help cover federal cuts to the safety net programs low-wage workers rely on.
What Critics Still Get Wrong About Marijuana Legalization
Cannabis re-legalization is a work in progress. But it’s here to stay — and by and large, we’re mostly getting it right.
Don’t End TPS for Our Immigrant Neighbors
The Trump administration is trying to expel lawful immigrants to countries facing political turmoil — while also cutting aid and destabilizing them further.
Stealing Students’ Dreams to Give Billionaires Tax Breaks
I’m a first-generation college student. I’m worried other young people won’t get the financial aid that made my education possible.
