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The Unconscionable Push to Bring Back Child Labor

Rather than offering wages attractive to adults, employers want lawmakers to push teens into some of the most dangerous jobs in the country.

As far-right violence against Jewish people rises, the Jewish idea of an “eruv” can teach us all to enlarge our humanity.

Out of touch lawmakers are rolling out economic plans that would set women back generations. Not this time!

I’m one of 18 million Americans who could soon lose Medicaid access. Here’s how to keep people from falling over the edge — and how to fight back.

Women can reject the pressure to maintain spotless homes year-round and focus on what really matters to us.

Corporate consolidation is burning out health care professionals and killing patients. But there’s another way.

For Syrians, the quake is the latest crisis after years of suffering. It’s time to end sanctions and send aid.

Would anyone be surprised if DeSantis banned Black History Month?

The president has renewed his call for a “billionaire minimum tax.” If Congress won’t listen, states should.

The president had much to celebrate in his State of the Union address. But to finish the job, he needs to take executive action.