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Private Equity Is Taking Over Nursing Homes — And Seniors Are Paying the Price
When corporations take over public health care, quality decreases, and patients suffer. Medicaid cuts could lead to the same result.
Reclassifying Medical Marijuana Was Long Overdue, But It’s Not Enough
States should be able to regulate cannabis like alcohol.
The Dark Side of the Data Center Boom
The data centers popping up across the South and Midwest don’t just pollute and raise utility bills — they keep Americans hooked on wars for oil.
The Attack on Mail-in Voting Is an Attack on Working Americans
Trump’s executive order to restrict voting by mail would raise the economic barriers to exercising a basic democratic right.
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Private Equity Is Taking Over Nursing Homes — And Seniors Are Paying the Price
When corporations take over public health care, quality decreases, and patients suffer. Medicaid cuts could lead to the same result.
Reclassifying Medical Marijuana Was Long Overdue, But It’s Not Enough
States should be able to regulate cannabis like alcohol.
The Dark Side of the Data Center Boom
The data centers popping up across the South and Midwest don’t just pollute and raise utility bills — they keep Americans hooked on wars for oil.
Progressive Economic Populism is a Winning Issue
When voters support universal health care, taxing corporations, and addressing climate change, it’s the “centrists” who are out of touch.
The Attack on Mail-in Voting Is an Attack on Working Americans
Trump’s executive order to restrict voting by mail would raise the economic barriers to exercising a basic democratic right.
A Local Rebellion Against Trump’s Border Wall
A diverse, nonpartisan rebellion in Texas’s Big Bend region has stalled the administration’s plans for “The Wall.”
When We Disinvest in People, We All Pay the Price
President Trump’s budget proposal is a shocking departure from values most Americans hold.
Trump Declares Victory in Iran. Reality Disagrees.
Trump’s unprovoked war has killed thousands, strengthened Iran’s position, and made life more difficult for struggling Americans.
I Served My Country, But It’s Leaving Me High and Dry
The social safety net is frayed and full of red tape. But we learned during the pandemic that it doesn’t have to be.
Head Start Is a Stunning Success. Don’t Cut It.
For every $1 invested in Head Start, the economy receives returns ranging from $7 to $16. And the benefits for families like mine are priceless.
