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When We Disinvest in People, We All Pay the Price

When We Disinvest in People, We All Pay the Price

| Apr 23, 2026 | Economy / Business|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyPresidents release their federal spending priorities annually in the form of a federal budget proposal. This is a moral rather than a practical document — the president’s budget virtually never passes Congress as written. Instead, it expresses the values of presidents...
Trump Declares Victory in Iran. Reality Disagrees.

Trump Declares Victory in Iran. Reality Disagrees.

| Apr 22, 2026 | HP Subfeatured|Peace / SecurityDid you know that Germany won World War II? Because so many died in the Soviet Union, the combined Russian and U.S. military deaths in World War II were over twice that of Germany. So Germany won — except for the small matter of the Soviets and the U.S. occupying...
I Served My Country, But It’s Leaving Me High and Dry

I Served My Country, But It’s Leaving Me High and Dry

| | Economy / Business|HP Featured|Rights / DemocracyTake it from a veteran who’s been homeless: Just because you see me in the streets doesn’t mean I’m not working. After their service, many veterans struggle with low-wage work, mental health issues, and challenges with their families. It’s something most people don’t...
Head Start Is a Stunning Success. Don’t Cut It.

Head Start Is a Stunning Success. Don’t Cut It.

| | Economy / Business|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyThe federal Head Start program has been a lifesaver for me since I was a toddler. I count my lucky stars that my parents were able to get me into Head Start for early childhood education decades ago. I count myself even more fortunate to have it for my own child now....
Trump’s War Against Political Dissent

Trump’s War Against Political Dissent

| | HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyThe Trump administration has been working fervently to silence political dissent. The State Department has revoked the visas of students who have criticized Israel or “celebrated” the murder of Charlie Kirk. On April 10, the Department of Justice fired two judges who...
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