Saturday, December 7, 2024

Tag: child care

Follow Alabama’s lead on child care

If one of our poorest states can rise to meet this basic human need, why can’t Congress?

US parents pay nearly double the ‘affordable’ cost for child care...

I have no doubt that higher government spending on early education and child care could dramatically change the lives of working families, improve the long-term life trajectories for many Americans and strengthen the U.S. economy.

The soaring cost of US child care, in 5 charts

This spike in costs has broad implications, including leading fewer families to have children.

Cost of living on the rise across US and child care...

"As rents and child care costs march steadily higher, keeping up with these rising costs may be one of many factors keeping parents up at night."

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Glyphosate exposure linked to brain inflammation and neurodegenerative risks

A groundbreaking study links glyphosate exposure to long-term brain inflammation, raising concerns about its safety and potential role in neurodegenerative diseases.

Jayapal and Sanders seize on Musk’s critique of US healthcare costs to push Medicare...

Progressive lawmakers urge Elon Musk to address healthcare inefficiencies, highlighting Medicare for All as the solution to rising costs and inequality.

The Oligarchic Dozen: Top 12 US billionaires amass $2 trillion in wealth

The wealth of America’s richest 12 billionaires has doubled since 2020, raising concerns about democracy, climate, and economic inequality.

Watchdogs say Elon Musk has ‘declared war on Social Security’

Critics warn Musk’s endorsement of anti-Social Security rhetoric and his advisory role could pave the way for privatization, threatening millions of Americans’ financial security.

Billionaire pick for key Pentagon job tied to Khashoggi’s murderers and defense industry conflicts

Critics warn Stephen Feinberg’s nomination for a top Pentagon role underscores troubling ties to Khashoggi’s murder and the defense industry.