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US news
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1 month ago

See the moment Sen. Cory Booker broke Strom Thurmond's record

Sen. Cory Booker delivered a historic 25-hour speech to oppose President Trump's economic policies and advocate for crucial social programs.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

See the moment Sen. Cory Booker broke Strom Thurmond's record

Sen. Cory Booker broke the record for the longest Senate speech, advocating against budget cuts to crucial social programs under Trump's policies.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NY AG James says she's suing Trump administration over cuts to health and social programs

Letitia James plans to sue the HHS to protect essential programs for vulnerable populations, calling out the Trump administration's harmful cuts.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Manhattan march sees thousands enraged by Medicaid cuts and federal layoffs: They're killing people' | amNewYork

Protesters rallied against major proposed cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and other vital social programs.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Joe Scarborough Slams Table as He Rails Against Ridiculous' DOGE Cuts for Poor Kids' But Tax Breaks for Billionaires

Joe Scarborough criticized billionaire Elon Musk's cuts to food programs for the poor while preserving tax benefits for the rich.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Santa Clara County nonprofits on edge over federal freeze - San Jose Spotlight

The federal funding freeze could jeopardize critical social programs in Santa Clara County.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

See the moment Sen. Cory Booker broke Strom Thurmond's record

Sen. Cory Booker delivered a historic 25-hour speech to oppose President Trump's economic policies and advocate for crucial social programs.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

See the moment Sen. Cory Booker broke Strom Thurmond's record

Sen. Cory Booker broke the record for the longest Senate speech, advocating against budget cuts to crucial social programs under Trump's policies.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NY AG James says she's suing Trump administration over cuts to health and social programs

Letitia James plans to sue the HHS to protect essential programs for vulnerable populations, calling out the Trump administration's harmful cuts.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Manhattan march sees thousands enraged by Medicaid cuts and federal layoffs: They're killing people' | amNewYork

Protesters rallied against major proposed cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and other vital social programs.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Joe Scarborough Slams Table as He Rails Against Ridiculous' DOGE Cuts for Poor Kids' But Tax Breaks for Billionaires

Joe Scarborough criticized billionaire Elon Musk's cuts to food programs for the poor while preserving tax benefits for the rich.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Santa Clara County nonprofits on edge over federal freeze - San Jose Spotlight

The federal funding freeze could jeopardize critical social programs in Santa Clara County.
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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump proposes cutting $163bn in non-defense funds and boosting military

Trump's budget focuses on military spending while drastically cutting social programs like healthcare and education.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker livestream sit-in against GOP funding plan

Democratic leaders are actively protesting against a proposed Republican budget that they argue undermines essential social programs.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Sunday Links: Jeffries, Booker Hold Sit-In At Capitol To Protest GOP Budget Plan

Lawmakers Jeffries and Booker protest against social program budget cuts.
San Francisco State University opens a new affordable housing project.
#republican-party
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
SF politics

That's What I'm Talking About!' MSNBC's Michael Steele Claims He's Still a Republican' While Cheering to Squad Member Bring That Resistance!'

Michael Steele endorses the resistance while reaffirming his Republican identity, highlighting the relationship between politics and social responsibility.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
SF politics

That's What I'm Talking About!' MSNBC's Michael Steele Claims He's Still a Republican' While Cheering to Squad Member Bring That Resistance!'

Michael Steele endorses the resistance while reaffirming his Republican identity, highlighting the relationship between politics and social responsibility.
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US politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

"He Is A Poop Stain On The Underwear Of Society": People Share Their Honest Opinions Of Elon Musk

The dismantling of social programs is creating widespread discontent against rich influencers like Elon and misconceptions pushed by political leaders.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The New Democratic Party That Pushed Canada to the Left Is Imperiled

Canada's new national dental care program offers free dental work, greatly benefiting individuals like Ron Brydges.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

House GOP Advances Budget With Over $1T in Cuts to Medicaid and Food Stamps

House Republicans advanced a budget plan that proposes deep cuts, impacting vulnerable populations while promoting tax breaks for the wealthy.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

New Mexico's oil investments are paying off. Here's where the funds may go

New Mexico's investment from oil revenue is leading to substantial increases in state income, enhancing funding for social programs.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Serving the Innocent Children of Incarcerated Parents

The Foreverfamily program significantly improves the quality of visits between incarcerated parents and their children.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Universal basic income in the US isn't yet reality, but 16 states have UBI-like programs that give residents cash

Guaranteed basic-income programs provide essential financial support to low-income individuals to help them afford necessities like housing and food.
NYC politics
fromBronx Times
5 months ago

Former Bronx Assembly Member Michael Blake announces 2025 NYC mayoral run, criticizes Eric Adams - Bronx Times

Rev. Michael Blake is running for NYC Mayor in 2025, focusing on social programs and justice reform.
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

'Defund police' or reimagine safety? Kamala Harris' record on a historic American issue

Investment in communities can lead to healthier, stronger neighborhoods, reducing the need for police militarization.
Reducing police funding should go hand in hand with increasing social program investments.
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