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The Democrats’ one chance to cut child poverty in half
Poverty is a policy choice. Congress must make the Child Tax Credit permanent.
California’s recall election is a wake-up call for Democrats
When it comes to voting, small margins are a luxury Democrats can’t afford.
Democrats urge Biden to continue pause of student loan payments
“The scheduled resumption of student loan payments in October could create a significant drag on our economic recovery.”
Democrats ‘must be trying to lose’: Progressives fume after report says...
“If the aim is to avoid a midterm massacre, why would you do this?” asked one political critic.
Democrats are running out of time
Democrats have to get rid of the Senate filibuster and stop worrying about bipartisanship.
Democratic bill attempts to undo voter restrictions of past 15 years
Congress is now considering legislation to address many of these problems.
Why Kingian democratic socialism is the best path forward for the...
On the anniversary of his assassination, Martin Luther King’s full radical vision is still the best guide for how to lead America to the promised land.
Biden must get Manchin and Sinema to fall in line
Joe Biden must learn from LBJ, and wield the power of the presidency to make senators fall in line with the larger goals of the nation. Otherwise, “what the hell’s the presidency for?”
Democrats have a huge opportunity to expand their base and they’re...
It’s past time for progressive Democrats to stop focusing on the places they win votes easily, in the cities and the suburbs and to go where the Republicans win by default: rural America.
Why Trump’s takeover of the GOP is great for Biden and...
One of its two major parties is centered on a Big Lie that threatens to blow up the nation, figuratively if not literally.
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)
The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).