True economic security means paid family leave. No worker should have to choose between keeping their job and caring for a newborn or a sick parent. It's time to catch up with the rest of the developed world. www.brookings.edu/articles/the...

The caregiving crisis and the 2026 vote | Brookings

Rising care costs and Medicaid policy changes are putting affordability and health care at the center of voter concerns in the 2026 midterms.

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Using tax dollars to bail out January 6 rioters is a slap in the face to every law enforcement officer who defended the Capitol. No one is above the law, and no one should be subsidized for breaking it www.democracynow.org/2026/8/3/hea...

Headlines for August 03, 2026

U.S. to Hold Off on Attacking Iran as Negotiations over Iran’s Nuclear Program Continue; Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 25 Palestinians in Gaza Over the Weekend; Acting Attorney General Blanche Formall...

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We are just three seats away from taking back the House. Three seats to stop the weaponization of the DOJ and start passing real legislation for working families. Let's get to work www.localnewslive.com/2026/02/27/h...

House Democrats open 2026 Issues Conference with midterm push

House Democrats are looking ahead, using this year's Issues Conference to focus on their top issue ahead of the midterms: affordability.

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It is too damn expensive to live right now. If a full-time job doesn’t cover rent and basic food, the system is broken. We need a living wage, not just a minimum wage 📢

In this unsettling summer, I heard the news that Germany is buying Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States. While I understand the need for defense, I sincerely hope that global leaders can refocus their efforts on climate change and medical cooperation.