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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Blessings and curses of a losing Trump finale: A boon to Democrats could hurt...
It’s not clear whether benighted, garden-variety Republicanism (or Democratism) is a better stimulant for Progressive politics vs. another vapid, sensationalized, chaotic Trump circus stunt.
What’s really at stake in a politically charged Supreme Court case on elections
Moore v. Harper could transform the law—but not in the way that many pundits, or even politicians, anticipate.
Hype about Democrats passing the torch: Don’t get fooled again
While Pelosi quickly endorsed Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to replace her as leader, an overall closer look reveals a problematic record.
The renewable energy transition is failing
Renewable energy isn’t replacing fossil fuel energy—it’s adding to it.
‘Love wins again’: Senate passes bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage
"Today we celebrate this win, tomorrow we continue to fight for the justice and equity that every American deserves."