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Five Popular Checks on Trump’s Agenda
As President Trump retakes office, here are some clear signs the public isn’t going to just roll over for his agenda.
Trump Plans a Supersized Tax Giveaway for Corporations and the Wealthy
Trump campaigned on lowering prices for Americans. Instead, his first priority is to cut taxes for billionaires — and then services for the rest of us.
Trump Is Stocking His Administration with Self-Dealing Billionaires
Instead of corporate powers having to lobby regulators to get special favors, corporate officials will become the regulators.
Sweeps Don’t Solve Homelessness
Instead, governments should prioritize safe, affordable, dignified, and permanent housing for all.
Kill the ‘Nonprofit Killer’ Bill
We shouldn’t muzzle real people in favor of corporations.
Bring Back Normalization With Cuba
President Trump’s decision to roll back our opening with Cuba was disastrous. As he takes office again, he should reconsider.
Syria at the Crossroads
Assad’s fall is worth celebrating, but I still worry for my relatives and friends in the deeply fractured country.
Mocking the Disabled Is Cruel and Immoral — Especially When the President Does It
As a speech scientist and speech-language pathologist, I hope Donald Trump’s supporters will push back on his mockery of people with disabilities.
Nearly Half of Older Americans Can’t Afford Basic Needs
The next administration wants to slash the social safety net. That would be devastating for seniors like me.
Anger Explodes at Health Care CEOs
Private insurers profit by denying help to sick people. When a CEO was murdered, Americans said just how they feel about that system.
