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The Beginning of the End of Cannabis Prohibition
The federal government is moving toward “rescheduling” cannabis to recognize its medicinal use. That’s not far enough — but it’s a major step forward.
I Run a Food Pantry But It’s Not Enough. We Need Funding for SNAP.
I’m proud to help my neighbors. But food donations are no substitute for government nutrition programs like SNAP, which is now under threat.
Cartoon: Give Me Your Silenced
A cartoonist’s tribute to the young people speaking up against the war in Gaza.
Southern Autoworkers Can Reverse Decades of Job Quality Decline
Automakers rely on non-union plants in the South to drive down wages across the country. A UAW victory in Tennessee and an upcoming vote in Alabama could change that.
Looking for a Better Paying Job? Good News
The Biden administration is cracking down on “noncompete clauses,” which employers use to bar their workers from finding better opportunities.
Don’t Let Congress Widen the Digital Divide
Unless lawmakers act, over 23 million households could soon lose access to free or low-cost internet. That would be a disaster for rural communities and communities of color.
Cartoon: Columbia Bombs on Free Speech
The heavy-handed response to student protests on Gaza is a bad look for America’s universities.
Fund Transit, Not Highways
Reducing the miles Americans have to drive would mean enormous savings, cleaner air, and more connected communities.
Restaurant Workers Deserve a Livable Wage, Too
The federal minimum wage for tipped workers hasn’t gone up in over 30 years. Workers in several states are taking on the industry to change that.
Don’t Let Privatizers Kill Our Postal Service
It’s not just a piece of our government they’re trying to eliminate — it’s the idea of America itself.
