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Democracy Needs Healthy Debates About War and Peace
Congress spent the last “military spending” debate rehashing the culture wars — not the nearly $1 trillion Pentagon budget itself.
Another Chance to Reduce Child Poverty
My story is proof that public programs can help kids escape poverty. Now lawmakers have a chance to help more kids get out.
Anxious About the Climate? There’s a Solution.
Mental health challenges are rising alongside temperatures. Research suggests that taking action can help.
Cartoon: The Limits of Israel’s “Democracy” Protests
Israel’s far-right government is being rightly criticized for its attacks on women, LGBTQ, and secular citizens — but not for its mistreatment of Palestinians.
New Label, Same Old Business As Usual
The “No Labels” movement doesn’t stand for much, but one issue unites it: getting more money in politics, not less.
A Bittersweet Milestone for the Anti-Poverty Movement
Two years after the first payments went out, what have we learned from the prematurely abandoned Child Tax Credit expansion?
Cartoon: What Smell?
Something’s rotten at the Supreme Court.
Housing Is a Human Right — We Need to Recognize It
Housing is fundamental to every person’s life, health, and security. Our government should start treating it that way.
Extremists Want to Ban Discussing Their Abortion Bans
Sensing just how unpopular their agenda is, anti-choice extremists are attacking reporters for calling their abortion bans “bans.”
Cartoon: Men of the Cloth
The Supreme Court supports freedom of religion… if your religion is discrimination.
