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Don’t Shred the Safety Net — Expand It

Don’t Shred the Safety Net — Expand It

| Apr 19, 2023 | Economy / Business|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyMost of us rely on some cash assistance to get by at some point, whether we realize it or not. For wealthy people, that might include a family trust or any number of elaborate tax breaks. For middle-income people, it might come in the form of a mortgage interest...
Biden’s Budget Would Level the Playing Field and Reduce the Deficit

Biden’s Budget Would Level the Playing Field and Reduce the Deficit

| Mar 15, 2023 | Economy / Business|HP Featured|Rights / DemocracyHow can we measure what our leaders value? One way is to look at their budgets. On March 9, President Biden rolled out a budget proposal that he’ll ask Congress to consider. Presidential budget proposals seldom pass in the form they’re presented, but they offer clues...
Credit Card Holders Get Protection from Fraud. Shouldn’t EBT Users, Too?

Credit Card Holders Get Protection from Fraud. Shouldn’t EBT Users, Too?

| Feb 15, 2023 | Economy / Business|Food / Farming|HP SubfeaturedA few years ago, someone stole my card information and took over $100. You’d assume the bank or credit card company would reimburse that fraud, right?  Not for me, unfortunately. The skimmed card number was for my Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which allows...
Don’t Let Politicians Cut Housing Aid

Don’t Let Politicians Cut Housing Aid

| Feb 1, 2023 | Economy / Business|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyWe all need physical safety before we can do anything else. Without a roof over our heads, that sense of security is impossible. And with two small children in tow, things get scary. And after fleeing a dangerous domestic situation with my baby and 9-year-old son,...
Revive the Child Tax Credit. Our Children Deserve Nothing Less.

Revive the Child Tax Credit. Our Children Deserve Nothing Less.

| Oct 5, 2022 | Economy / Business|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyI like to think I’m an American success story. I was born into homelessness, grew up in the foster care system, and suffered unthinkable domestic abuse as an adult. Now I’m on track to graduate with a Master’s degree in social work next spring. But don’t mistake...
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