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Your access to Medicaid could be on the line.

submitted 14 hours ago • 1 comment

Voters did not vote for their Medicaid to be cut.

submitted 19 hours ago • 2 comments

House Republicans could vote tonight to take health care from 30+ million Americans—including tens of thousands of people from each of their districts—in order to give billionaires a tax cut. Please call today. We really can make a difference in the lives of millions of Americans.

submitted 19 hours ago • 4 comments

If DOGE’s unchecked access and Elon Musk’s meddling are allowed to go unchallenged, it sets a dangerous precedent. Precedent that can erode your rights.

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The only Americans who stand to benefit from the SAVE Act are out-of-touch politicians willing to trample on the rights of millions of citizens, including their own constituents.

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"It’s clear Coloradans want their leaders to continue paving the way forward on voting rights." Learn more:

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Baby bonds would be a crucial down payment toward meaningful economic security and opportunity for the next generation.

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The modern world needs a modern approach to trade and economics. Trump’s strategy is stuck in the Gilded Age of the 19th century. That may have been a “golden age” for the absurdly wealthy, but it was a time of immense inequality, devastating recessions, and rampant corruption.

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Child care is a hot button issue right now. Do you have questions? We have answers:

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"We cannot allow people with little-to-no experience in public education to dismantle what we have built together. The stakes could not be higher." Two former secretaries of education discuss the threats against the Department of Education:

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"You can't take us out of the equation, and be sure that they're going to return home safely to their families.” Elon Musk's cuts are is threatening lives.

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Public lands belong to us. President Trump can't privatize them.

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30% of new teachers left their school after the 2022-23 school year. We want to know why. If you’re an early career teacher (≤5 years), fill out our survey by March 14 to share your experiences in the classroom and recommendations for policymakers: forms.gle/ad657ggsE6nJ...

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"Unless Trump expands his [tariff] strategy to include incentives and investment for the steel industry, his approach will be like a game of Jenga: eventually, it will all come crashing down." @mwilli.bsky.social explains for @us.theguardian.com:

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The response to Trump’s misguided tariffs must be a modern, pragmatic trade strategy built around the shared challenges of the 21st century. https://buff.ly/3QnJ8mA

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Today, the Center for American Progress announced that @neeratanden.bsky.social will be rejoining CAP as its new president and CEO. Statement from CAP Board Chair John Podesta:

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Have questions about child care policy in the U.S.? This new resource page from @americanprogress.bsky.social's Early Ed team breaks down answers to your questions and explains why robust public investments in child care must be part of the solution. www.americanprogress.org/article/unde...

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The SAVE Act threatens to disenfranchise millions of U.S. citizens. Tell Congress to protect your rights by voting no on the SAVE Act.

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A new federal fund has the potential to transform rural economies if the investment strategy is crafted to do so.

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To clarify the role of the Department of Education, @americanprogress.bsky.social compiled answers to the frequently asked questions: www.americanprogress.org/article/freq...

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The child care & early learning system in the U.S. is complex. This new resource from my team @americanprogress.bsky.social breaks down the basics, including current federal programs & potential policy solutions. Check it out here: www.americanprogress.org/article/unde...

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Have questions about child care policy in the United States? This new resource from @americanprogress.bsky.social's Early Ed team breaks down the basics of what you need to know & why robust public investments in child care must be part of the solution. www.americanprogress.org/article/unde...

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Basically everything happening right now is to kneecap the government so that corporations can buy off and privatize everything www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...

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Voting discrimination happens across the country. State voting rights acts are a crucial solution. Adam Lioz from @legaldefensefund.bsky.social explains:

submitted 6 days ago • 2 comments

President Trump's economic strategy is not updated for the 21st century.

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Will [the Supreme Court] uphold our Constitution and condemn this egregious power grab? Or will they crown our first American monarch? @doo-dc.bsky.social for Talking Points Memo:

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The ACA’s enhanced tax credits have made health insurance more affordable and accessible for American families across the country. Policymakers must act to preserve affordable health coverage.

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

Cutting the National Institutes of Health’s budget would risk jobs, threaten state economies, and block critical research. Look at the data:

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Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their ability to vote if the SAVE Act passes.

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"Policies don't move people. People move policies." Candice Battiste from @legaldefensefund.bsky.social discusses strategy for 2025:

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If the SAVE Act passes, millions of married women could lose their ability to vote in the next election.

submitted 9 days ago • 6 comments

The Center for American Progress is monitoring the Trump administration's removal of important documents related to the LGBTQI+ community. https://buff.ly/3EOSu84

submitted 9 days ago • 2 comments

Budget committee Republicans have shown their hands. They're putting your food and health care access on the chopping block. https://buff.ly/3CSOqDl

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Do you know where your passport is? How about your birth certificate? If not, your vote in the next election could be at risk. https://buff.ly/40DnRK7

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While the people of Syria should choose their own future, U.S. officials should consider lessons from the Arab uprisings when establishing their support.

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Don't let Elon Musk (or his lackeys) access your sensitive personal data.

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Do you have questions about the Department of Education? We have answers:

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Censorship is a common thread in the far right’s political attacks against the LGBTQI+ community. The Trump administration has removed over 350+ government webpages containing LGBTQI+ policies, information, and resources.

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We should anticipate even more drastic changes to NIH following RFK Jr.’s confirmation as HHS Secretary—changes that undermine scientific integrity, innovation, and public trust. www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...

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"In short, getting rid of the department could harm many and benefit a few. But for an administration seemingly determined to reverse the social and economic gains made over the past 60 years, maybe that’s the point." From @stephmhall.bsky.social for @teenvogue.com

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Today I published new analysis at @americanprogress.bsky.social - the Trump administration has taken down over 350 web pages with LGBTQI+ policies, information, and content. This is censorship in action. Read more here: www.americanprogress.org/article/hund...

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