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The Far-Reaching Impact of SNAP Cuts
The ongoing government shutdown and the major cuts to SNAP are devastating, but community groups and state politicians are stepping up to fill some of the gaps.
Nov 5, 2025
Progressive Perspectives
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Don’t Turn Back the Clock on Disability Rights
A recent Executive Order removing protections against involuntary institutionalization puts people with disabilities at risk.
Nov 14, 2025
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Mike Doyle
Talking ‘Bout a Revolution
Ken Burns’s new documentary chronicles 1776 and beyond, focusing on the roles played by enslaved people and Indigenous tribes.
Nov 14, 2025
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Beware of ‘Regime Change’ in Venezuela
The term has become a euphemism for U.S.-inflicted carnage and chaos.
Nov 14, 2025
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The Government Shutdown Will Hurt Students With Disabilities
Laying off government workers, especially those in Department of Education, weakens protections for disabled kids.
Nov 7, 2025
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The Equity Docket: Making Black Votes Matter Less
The Supreme Court is poised to strike down what remains of the protections of the Voting Rights Act, endangering universal suffrage.
Nov 6, 2025
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DEI Rollbacks Are Eroding First-Generation, Low-Income Student Supports
FGLI students at elite universities are feeling the impact of Trump Administration policies and the end of affirmative action, but are finding solace in programs that make campuses more welcoming.
Nov 6, 2025
