| Oct 8, 2024 | Economy / Business|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracySupporters of tax cuts for the wealthy have long claimed that they lead to economic growth. The evidence is in: They don’t. High-end tax cuts have failed to meaningfully grow our economy, but they do grow our divides — economic and political. Over the past four...
| Oct 2, 2024 | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP SubfeaturedTransit is a lifeline for communities across this country. It connects people to people, businesses, and opportunities. It drives economic growth and is a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. Buses, trains, walking paths, and bike lanes provide a clean,...
| | Economy / Business|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyMillions of working American families are facing a crisis: how to care for loved ones. We all need to give or get care at some point in our lives, but all too often this can be incredibly burdensome or even impossible. Too many Americans simply cannot afford their own...
| | Economy / Business|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyDo you know who experiences homelessness in the United States? Often, it’s hard-working parents who give back to their communities — maybe people just like you. I worked with people experiencing homelessness and helped women who were survivors of domestic violence....
| Sep 25, 2024 | Food / Farming|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyAn iconic Texas band, the Austin Lounge Lizards, has a song that nails the absurd self-righteousness of Christian supremacists: “Jesus loves me… but he can’t stand you.” I think of this refrain when I behold today’s right-ring proselytizers wailing that the blessed...
| | Economy / Business|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyEvery mother in America knows this struggle well: how do you afford to raise a child? My daughter was born almost 14 years ago and my family is still financially recovering from the struggle of supporting a newborn. And we’re not alone — American families are spending...
