Article • Mark Weisbrot’s Columns
The debt ceiling fight was never really about debt reduction. It’s part of a vicious cycle in which political power is abused in order to consolidate a system that is increasingly undemocratic.
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) currently provides food vouchers to about 42 million people. This critical program ensures they have enough food for themselves and their families.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
It is a bit amazing that the piece never mentioned that gas prices have fallen and there is evidence that food items are now dropping in price.
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This article documents the prevalence of disability among women of reproductive age by state, disability status, type of disability, and income.
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The Dobbs decision will force many Black youth to have children before they are ready.
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It’s time to build the power necessary to ensure no one is forced by the state to bear a child and the life-transforming consequences that act involves.
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The problem of joblessness for Black men is on average three times worse than most people think it is.
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The winner of Sunday’s presidential elections — and the subsequent second round — will largely determine how impactful a new constitution could be, as it would be enacted during their time in office
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
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Tillie McInnis
Refinery29, May 12, 2017
