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The Pentagon Just Can’t Pass an Audit
Conservative lawmakers calling for cuts should start with the agency that can’t account for $1.9 trillion — not the programs Americans rely on.
It Takes Strength to Survive Poverty — and a Safety Net to Escape It
As a struggling single mom, I’ve learned that poverty is a policy choice, not a personal one. We can reverse it — if we choose.
Voters Banned the Book Banners
Candidates aligned with “Moms for Liberty,” a group very much opposed to liberty in our schools, were run out of school boards across the country.
The Global Significance of the UAW’s Win
The watershed agreements America’s auto workers won could inspire working people here and abroad. And that’s by design.
CARTOON: Planet of the APEC
The U.S. and China confronted big questions about their relationship at the Asia Pacific Economic Forum — really big questions.
Editor’s Picks
Climate Is the Fight of Our Lifetime. Our Federal Budget Should Reflect That.
More than half of discretionary spending goes to the military. Only a tiny fraction addresses the most urgent threat to our security.
Bogus ‘Edutainment’ May Be Coming to a Classroom Near You
A far-right propaganda network is churning out subpar, silly, and inaccurate school curricula. Here’s how to fight back for our children’s future.
Poverty Just Jumped — And It Was No Accident
I’ve lived and studied poverty most of my life. But you don’t have to be an expert to see why it’s spiking after lawmakers let antipoverty programs expire.
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It Takes Strength to Survive Poverty — and a Safety Net to Escape It
As a struggling single mom, I’ve learned that poverty is a policy choice, not a personal one. We can reverse it — if we choose.
The Pentagon Just Can’t Pass an Audit
Conservative lawmakers calling for cuts should start with the agency that can’t account for $1.9 trillion — not the programs Americans rely on.
Voters Banned the Book Banners
Candidates aligned with “Moms for Liberty,” a group very much opposed to liberty in our schools, were run out of school boards across the country.
CARTOON: Planet of the APEC
The U.S. and China confronted big questions about their relationship at the Asia Pacific Economic Forum — really big questions.
I Help Seniors Get Health Care. Shouldn’t I Be Able to Afford My Own?
President Biden needs to stand up for federal call center workers like my colleagues and me.
The Humanities Are Priceless
We shouldn’t let far-right politicians strip our education system down to what corporate employers demand.
CARTOON: Targeting Hamas
Backlash is rising along with the civilian toll in Gaza.
Mike Johnson’s Revolving Door
Man of the people? The new House Speaker just appointed Big Pharma’s top lobbyist as his policy director.
The Global Significance of the UAW’s Win
The watershed agreements America’s auto workers won could inspire working people here and abroad. And that’s by design.
Americans Want a Ceasefire. It’s Our Politicians Who Are Out of Touch.
Our elected officials should listen to the two-thirds of Americans calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
