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How to Empower the American Dream for All

By Bernie J. Mullin
Bernie J. Mullin

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The American dream is within reach for all when we break the cycle of poverty, hopelessness, and inadequate education. This article outlines an innovative program designed to empower the next generation by providing essential tools and opportunities, from preschool to high school. By ensuring access to quality education and economic resources, we can foster a more united and hopeful nation where everyone has a chance to live out the American dream.

How COVID-19 Highlighted Race and Health Inequities

By Sonia Anand, McMaster University; et al.
Sonia Anand, McMaster University; et al.

Community health worker engaging with diverse groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, symbolizing the importance of race and health equity in public health

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed significant disparities in health outcomes among racial and ethnic groups, highlighting the need for better data collection, community engagement, and culturally tailored communication. By analyzing the lessons learned from COVID-19, public health systems can improve their responses to future pandemics and ensure health equity for all. Building community trust and enhancing data collection methods are vital for addressing these disparities and creating a more resilient public health framework.

The Hunger Paradox: Plenty of Food but Not Enough for Everyone

By Rebekah Graham, University of Waikato
Rebekah Graham, University of Waikato

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The way we perceive poverty, hunger and household food insecurity is shaped by media, government policy, public relations, advertising and personal experience.

Transitioning from Low-Wage Work: Challenges Faced by Older Workers

By Alexander Plum and Kabir Dasgupta
Alexander Plum and Kabir Dasgupta

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In our research, we explored whether low-wage workers can easily transition to better-paying opportunities. We

MLK’s Vision of Social Justice Included a House of Many Faiths

By Roy Whitaker
Roy Whitaker

 Photo taken during the Selma to Montgomery Civil Rights March

In an age of polarization, it is worth remembering that one of the pillars of King’s philosophy was pluralism: the idea of multiple communities engaging one another, acknowledging their differences and shared bonds, and striving to create what King called a “Beloved Community.”

Why The GOP Doesn't Care About Inflation or Working People

By Tim Koechlin
Tim Koechlin

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The claim that Republicans are concerned about the deep economic insecurity of millions of Americans is absolutely ridiculous. Squeezing the working class for the benefit of their rich patrons is, in fact, their mission.

McCarthy Signals GOP Plan to Attack Social Security, Medicare

By Julia Conley
Julia Conley

socisecurity the ballot 10 18

The future of Social Security and Medicare is on the ballot this November. Republicans, led by Kevin McCarthy, are united in a plot to reach into our pockets and steal our money.

Richest 1% Now Owns Over 1/3 of US Wealth

By Brett Wilkins
Brett Wilkins

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In the richest country on Earth, the time is long overdue for us to create a government and an economy that works for all of us, not just the 1%.

The Cost of Living Crisis Has Been Many Years In The Making

By Kevin Albertson and Stevienna de Saille
Kevin Albertson and Stevienna de Saille

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We are actually living through a slow-motion crisis which has been decades in the making and is set to continue. Understanding what is really happening is a vital first step to finding a way out.

Public Education in Trouble from Shortage of 300K Teachers, School Staff

By Julia Conley
Julia Conley

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Teacher's unions have been warning for years that chronic disinvestment in schools has placed untenable pressure on educators as they face low pay and overcrowded classrooms.

Will Supreme Court Decision On Abortion Topple Other Rights?

By Emily Rosenthal, New York University
Emily Rosenthal, New York University

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Only the first domino to fall among rights that Americans enjoy, legal experts say.

First, Covid Hit Disadvantaged Communities. Now, Long Covid Delivers Them A Further Blow

By Danielle Hitch, Deakin University ,et al
Danielle Hitch, Deakin University ,et al

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Disadvantaged communities not only suffer disproportionately from COVID, they are even more likely to be impacted by the cascading effects of long COVID.

Paul Krugman, China, mRNA Vaccines, and Right-Wing Populism

By Dean Baker
Dean Baker

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I rarely disagree with Paul Krugman’s columns, but every now and then he does say something that I have to issue with. In a column last month, Krugman complained about the enormous costs associated with China’s zero Covid policy.

Their Inflation Strategy Is Working: Corporate Profits Soared to Record High in 2021

By Jake Johnson, Common Dreams
Jake Johnson, Common Dreams

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CEOs can't stop bragging on corporate earnings calls about jacking up prices on consumers to keep their profits soaring

How The Ukraine Refugee Crisis Exposed Racism

By Philip S. S. Howard, McGill University; Bryan Chan Yen Johnson, McGill University, and Kevin Ah-Sen, McGill University et al
Philip S. S. Howard, McGill University; Bryan Chan Yen Johnson, McGill University, and Kevin Ah-Sen, McGill University et al

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Reporters have documented dehumanizing treatment against international students from Africa, South Asia and the Middle East in Ukraine.

Why Conservative Parts of the U.S. Are So Angry

By Mike Males, YES! Magazine
Mike Males, YES! Magazine

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Republican America is poorer, more violent, and less healthy than Democratic America. But Republicans’ blame is misplaced.

Now We Know What Republicans Really Want For America

By Thom Hartmann, Common Dreams
Thom Hartmann, Common Dreams

 gop agenda exposed 3 16

For the majority of Americans who are so poor they barely have to pay income taxes, Scott's plan is just the latest in a 40-year barrage of assaults and insults coming from the GOP.

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The Dog as an Ecosystem: A New Path to Canine Wellness

Rita Hogan
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How History Has Led Us to Fear, Authoritarianism, and the Unraveling of Democracy

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They Are Just Like You: A Lesson in Humanity from a Retired Israeli General

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