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We Need a ‘Marshall Plan’ for Public Media
Local news is too important for our democracy to live and die by ad dollars or fundraising. Public funding could help.
Voters Want More Transit Options. Politicians Should Listen.
With over 70 percent of voters saying the government should fund more public transit, it’s no surprise imaginary transit maps keep going viral.
Life Happens. That’s Why We Need a Safety Net.
I went from casting movie stars to experiencing homelessness. Now I’m organizing my neighbors for a living wage and a better safety net.
CARTOON: Tipping the Scales
Donald Trump’s reelection bid gets an assist from his Supreme Court appointees.
We Can Break The Cycle of Poverty, Mental Illness, and Prison
I spent 9 years in prison when what I really needed was mental health care. Now I organize poor and low-income people like me across to demand more from our system.
Backlash: Women’s History Month in a Post-Roe World
Hell hath no fury like a woman deprived of her basic rights.
Gazans Are Starving — Don’t Cut Aid Now
To feed children, treat the wounded, and save innocent lives, the U.S. must restore UNRWA’s funding.
Where Did Our Local Newspapers Go?
Non-local, profit-chasing hedge funders have gutted America’s newspapers. But reporters aren’t giving up that easily.
Cartoon: Enemies of the State
The U.S. has condemned the death in custody of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny. But its own treatment of dissidents is often little better.
The Rent Is Still Too High
Housing prices are spiraling alongside homelessness. To solve this crisis, we need to recognize housing as a human right.
