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A Strong Economy Needs Care Workers

Care workers are more essential than ever, but most don’t get a living wage or even a single sick day. It’s time to fix that.

Republicans are leveraging public ignorance about trans people to deny Queer Americans basic civil rights.

My insurance says my cancer drugs aren’t “medically necessary.” No one should have to fight for care like this.

The American Rescue Plan will help over 1 million uninsured Americans get covered — and cut premiums by half for millions more.

Without public transit, I couldn’t have gotten my degree. And all of us need it to keep our planet livable.

Americans will have to fight hard to protect their water from corporate greed. They can learn a lot from El Salvador.

Republicans who passed a $1.9 trillion tax cut for rich people are scoffing at a $1.9 trillion bailout for everyone else.

It’s one of the largest antipoverty programs ever passed — and will save worker pensions throughout the country.

My family spent the Texas freeze cold and dirty and parched while utilities bilked us and politicians fled to resorts.

Cannabis, like alcohol, is available in a variety of potencies. Unlike alcohol, a potent dose of cannabis won’t kill you.