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This Bay Area City Takes the Lead on Gun Violence Prevention. It Starts With Neighbors | KQED

The Silence the Violence program aims to empower communities to address safety issues through active participation and resource sharing among residents.

This Foreign Country Holds More US Debt Than Any Other - and It's Not China

The U.S. national debt exceeds $35 trillion, heavily driven by defense spending, social programs, and accrued interest.
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Kamala Harris Praises Defund the Police' Movement in Resurfaced Interview, Months Before Denouncing

Vice President Kamala Harris previously praised the Defund the Police movement before distancing herself when joining President Joe Biden's campaign.

'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.

Harris Rallies Teachers Union With Dire Warnings About Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris fights against Trump's plans to roll back teachers' rights and protections.

Kamala Harris Praises Defund the Police' Movement in Resurfaced Interview, Months Before Denouncing

Vice President Kamala Harris previously praised the Defund the Police movement before distancing herself when joining President Joe Biden's campaign.

'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.

Harris Rallies Teachers Union With Dire Warnings About Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris fights against Trump's plans to roll back teachers' rights and protections.
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City to Help New Yorkers Access Available Benefits

The 'Money in Your Pocket' initiative helps New Yorkers access benefits to make life more affordable.

End SNAP Fraud to Protect New Yorkers And Their Tax Dollars

Supporting social programs like SNAP is crucial, but addressing fraud is essential to protect vulnerable populations.

Illinois Aims to Spend $900 Million Revamping Prisons. Let's Close Them Instead.

Incarcerated individuals in Illinois suggest spending $900 million on social programs instead of rebuilding prisons.
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Here's the latest on the president's priorities.

President Biden proposed a $7.3 trillion budget with tax increases on corporations and high earners.
The budget aims to combat high consumer costs, strengthen border security, and deliver aid to countries like Israel and Ukraine.

Biden's Budget Underscores Divide With Republicans and Trump

President Biden proposed a $7.3 trillion budget with tax increases and new spending on social programs.
The budget aims to portray Biden as a champion of government aid for various groups and fighting climate change.

Here's the latest on the president's priorities.

President Biden proposed a $7.3 trillion budget with tax increases on corporations and high earners.
The budget aims to combat high consumer costs, strengthen border security, and deliver aid to countries like Israel and Ukraine.

Biden's Budget Underscores Divide With Republicans and Trump

President Biden proposed a $7.3 trillion budget with tax increases and new spending on social programs.
The budget aims to portray Biden as a champion of government aid for various groups and fighting climate change.
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Factchecking Biden's promises kept'

Biden made misleading statements in his campaign speech, including falsely claiming promises kept on wealth gap, marijuana law, and lead pipes removal.

Warren comes out on the offensive against JD Vance

Sen. Warren is preparing to attack Trump's running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, focusing on his economic policies and potential cuts to social programs.
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