US Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar just introduced the End Child Poverty Act, which would set up a universal child benefit. It’s a major improvement on previous proposals to help poor and working-class families — and would instantly slash child poverty.
Reinstituted rules in the U.S. House of Representatives allow members to fire federal staffers and cut programs.
Despite the raised awareness around the issue of reparations, the political will to enact a federal plan is currently lacking.
The bill headed to Biden’s desk includes a religious exemption that sets a troublesome precedent, not only for LGBTQ rights but possibly for all legislation.
A federal judge in Florida partially blocked a law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis designed to limit the discussion of racism and privilege in schools and workplace training.
There is pressure on Congress from business interests to delay a corporate tax increase; Congress should not consider any business tax breaks without also expanding the Child Tax Credit.
Even the best structural reforms will not succeed without aggressive organizing.
A package of bills to improve antitrust enforcement passes the House.
A side deal with Joe Manchin attempts to approve a pipeline in his backyard and speed through permitting rules. Progressives should make their own conditions.
A group including Native Hawaiians will now manage the mountain Maunakea, where Indigenous rights and astronomy have collided.
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