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84% of women who marry change their last name—meaning as many as 69 million American women could not use their birth certificate to register or update their registration to vote under the SAVE Act. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-save-act-overview-and-facts/
February 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
84% of women who marry change their last name—meaning as many as 69 million American women could not use their birth certificate to register or update their registration to vote under the SAVE Act. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-save-act-overview-and-facts/
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When it comes to endangered species conservation, we need new ideas and a bold vision of abundant nature. @jhpodesta.bsky.social and @americanprogress.bsky.social’s Drew McConville describe: tinyurl.com/2x68vs55
Reimagining Endangered Species Conservation in a Time of Crisis
The Endangered Species Act brought U.S. wildlife back from the brink, but new pressures—from a changing climate to anti-science ideology in Washington—threaten nature as never before. Instead of simpl...
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February 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
When it comes to endangered species conservation, we need new ideas and a bold vision of abundant nature. @jhpodesta.bsky.social and @americanprogress.bsky.social’s Drew McConville describe: tinyurl.com/2x68vs55
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The U.S. lost over $100 million last year due to 2,200 cases of measles, according to my estimate for @usnews.com
based on published cost analyses: www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
based on published cost analyses: www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
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February 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM
The U.S. lost over $100 million last year due to 2,200 cases of measles, according to my estimate for @usnews.com
based on published cost analyses: www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
based on published cost analyses: www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
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Gun Owners of America is lobbying Congress to pass the SAVE Act, which would require a majority of Americans to show a passport to register to vote.
But GOA opposes any law that requires showing a drivers license to buy a gun.
These are not serious people.
But GOA opposes any law that requires showing a drivers license to buy a gun.
These are not serious people.
February 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Gun Owners of America is lobbying Congress to pass the SAVE Act, which would require a majority of Americans to show a passport to register to vote.
But GOA opposes any law that requires showing a drivers license to buy a gun.
These are not serious people.
But GOA opposes any law that requires showing a drivers license to buy a gun.
These are not serious people.
Starting at 11 am ET: Jared Bernstein will be moderating a panel event on addressing current affordability challenges featuring Bharat Ramamurti, Neale Mahoney, Ben Harris, and Tara Sinclair. https://www.youtube.com/live/vrpm4T9ESGk
The Affordability Conundrum: A Debate on How To Deliver Immediate Relief While Expanding Supply
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February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Starting at 11 am ET: Jared Bernstein will be moderating a panel event on addressing current affordability challenges featuring Bharat Ramamurti, Neale Mahoney, Ben Harris, and Tara Sinclair. https://www.youtube.com/live/vrpm4T9ESGk
The SAVE Act is an anti-voter bill that would require all American citizens registering to vote or updating their registration to show proof of citizenship IN PERSON.
Driver's licenses—including REAL IDs—won't qualify ❌
Military or tribal IDs also won't qualify ❌
https://ampr.gs/45RfmPi
Driver's licenses—including REAL IDs—won't qualify ❌
Military or tribal IDs also won't qualify ❌
https://ampr.gs/45RfmPi
The SAVE Act: Overview and Facts
The SAVE Act would require all Americans to prove their citizenship with documentation unavailable to millions and upend the way every American citizen registers to vote.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The SAVE Act is an anti-voter bill that would require all American citizens registering to vote or updating their registration to show proof of citizenship IN PERSON.
Driver's licenses—including REAL IDs—won't qualify ❌
Military or tribal IDs also won't qualify ❌
https://ampr.gs/45RfmPi
Driver's licenses—including REAL IDs—won't qualify ❌
Military or tribal IDs also won't qualify ❌
https://ampr.gs/45RfmPi
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The Trump administration's actions to gut lifesaving pollution limits show that it values protecting polluters' interests far more than it values the lives and health of kids and the American people.
RFK Jr. claims the Trump administration has made progress on its “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, yet Trump’s EPA is stripping away lifesaving protections—exposing more than 9.5 million Americans to toxins tied to cancer, autism, and other lifelong health concerns.
February 9, 2026 at 8:42 PM
The Trump administration's actions to gut lifesaving pollution limits show that it values protecting polluters' interests far more than it values the lives and health of kids and the American people.
RFK Jr. claims the Trump administration has made progress on its “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, yet Trump’s EPA is stripping away lifesaving protections—exposing more than 9.5 million Americans to toxins tied to cancer, autism, and other lifelong health concerns.
February 9, 2026 at 8:04 PM
RFK Jr. claims the Trump administration has made progress on its “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, yet Trump’s EPA is stripping away lifesaving protections—exposing more than 9.5 million Americans to toxins tied to cancer, autism, and other lifelong health concerns.
Congress has continually interfered in D.C. tax and budget affairs during the Trump administration. Without full autonomy, D.C.'s budget will continue to be at the whim of people who are not taxpayers or representatives. https://ampr.gs/4bKIn2L
Overturning D.C.’s Tax Law Would Infringe on Common State Tax Practices and Threaten the District’s Budget and Fiscal Autonomy
Overruling the D.C. Council’s tax law flouts a common approach to the tax code, depriving the jurisdiction of revenue, raising child poverty, and throwing the tax-filing system into disarray in the mi...
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February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Congress has continually interfered in D.C. tax and budget affairs during the Trump administration. Without full autonomy, D.C.'s budget will continue to be at the whim of people who are not taxpayers or representatives. https://ampr.gs/4bKIn2L
The Trump administration’s elimination of environmental protections would expose more than 2 million kids to pollutants that increase the likelihood of lifelong health concerns—like asthma, autism, ADHD, and cancer—while undercutting the administration’s own MAHA agenda. https://ampr.gs/4bUiRZ9
How the Trump Administration’s Embrace of Oil, Gas, and Chemical Industry Interests Will Endanger Children’s Health
The Trump administration’s actions to eliminate lifesaving environmental protections would allow corporate polluters to emit more toxins and chemicals, exposing more than 2 million kids to pollutants ...
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February 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The Trump administration’s elimination of environmental protections would expose more than 2 million kids to pollutants that increase the likelihood of lifelong health concerns—like asthma, autism, ADHD, and cancer—while undercutting the administration’s own MAHA agenda. https://ampr.gs/4bUiRZ9
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Exactly. “The administration is trying to pull the wool over Americans’ eyes, claiming that they care about our health, that they care about kids’ health, when in reality, they are moving … to eliminate dozens of safeguards.” - @americanprogress.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump’s environmental rollbacks contradict RFK Jr’s healthy America promise, report finds
Dismantling rules will make children vulnerable to chronic diseases ‘make America healthy again’ wants to eradicate
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February 8, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Exactly. “The administration is trying to pull the wool over Americans’ eyes, claiming that they care about our health, that they care about kids’ health, when in reality, they are moving … to eliminate dozens of safeguards.” - @americanprogress.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump's ICE is not making anyone safer—in fact, ICE agents are violating the rights of American citizens.
February 8, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Trump's ICE is not making anyone safer—in fact, ICE agents are violating the rights of American citizens.
@neeratanden.bsky.social explains on @profgalloway.com's Prof G Markets podcast: President Trump wants to drive housing prices up—a classic example of his administration making life harder and more expensive for working Americans.
February 8, 2026 at 12:01 AM
@neeratanden.bsky.social explains on @profgalloway.com's Prof G Markets podcast: President Trump wants to drive housing prices up—a classic example of his administration making life harder and more expensive for working Americans.
All eyes are on ICE. The pressure to end the Trump administration's takeover of our cities cannot let up.
February 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
All eyes are on ICE. The pressure to end the Trump administration's takeover of our cities cannot let up.
@neeratanden.bsky.social gives Trump's economy a failing grade "F" on @profgalloway.com's Prof G Markets podcast.
February 6, 2026 at 9:31 PM
@neeratanden.bsky.social gives Trump's economy a failing grade "F" on @profgalloway.com's Prof G Markets podcast.
As school leaders raise concerns about student cellphone use in schools, policymakers can look to domestic and international examples to create student-centered policies.
🔟 policy recommendations to address cellphone use in schools: https://ampr.gs/45OHGSf
🔟 policy recommendations to address cellphone use in schools: https://ampr.gs/45OHGSf
10 Policy Recommendations To Address Cellphone Use in Schools
As school leaders raise concerns about student cellphone use in schools, policymakers can look to domestic and international examples to create student-centered policies.
www.americanprogress.org
February 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
As school leaders raise concerns about student cellphone use in schools, policymakers can look to domestic and international examples to create student-centered policies.
🔟 policy recommendations to address cellphone use in schools: https://ampr.gs/45OHGSf
🔟 policy recommendations to address cellphone use in schools: https://ampr.gs/45OHGSf
Trump and his administration are putting the profits of Big Oil before the health of our kids—how is this making America healthy again? https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-the-trump-administrations-embrace-of-oil-gas-and-chemical-industry-interests-will-endanger-childrens-health/
February 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Trump and his administration are putting the profits of Big Oil before the health of our kids—how is this making America healthy again? https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-the-trump-administrations-embrace-of-oil-gas-and-chemical-industry-interests-will-endanger-childrens-health/
DHS' ICE and Border Protection agents must be held to the same standard as local police—that includes being unmasked and equipped with body-worn cameras. https://ampr.gs/49K5d9o
The Trump Administration’s ICE and CBP Have Become a Threat to Americans: Congress Must Ensure That DHS Follows the Law and Adopts Commonsense Reforms
The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security is out of control, endangering the well-being and lives of Americans. DHS must follow the law and fulfill its role to enhance—not compromise—...
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February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
DHS' ICE and Border Protection agents must be held to the same standard as local police—that includes being unmasked and equipped with body-worn cameras. https://ampr.gs/49K5d9o
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New piece from @jaredb-econ.bsky.social and me showing how the fiscal situation has deteriorated under Trump.
Jared and I are two notable fiscal doves. We explain why doves should reexamine some of our priors.
Crucially, we *must not* cut crucial services when looking at course correction.
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Jared and I are two notable fiscal doves. We explain why doves should reexamine some of our priors.
Crucially, we *must not* cut crucial services when looking at course correction.
Thread
President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Raises the Fiscal Gap to 2.4 Percent
A combination of higher deficits, higher interest rates, and lower growth has left the United States with a significantly worse fiscal outlook.
www.americanprogress.org
February 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
New piece from @jaredb-econ.bsky.social and me showing how the fiscal situation has deteriorated under Trump.
Jared and I are two notable fiscal doves. We explain why doves should reexamine some of our priors.
Crucially, we *must not* cut crucial services when looking at course correction.
Thread
Jared and I are two notable fiscal doves. We explain why doves should reexamine some of our priors.
Crucially, we *must not* cut crucial services when looking at course correction.
Thread
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Congress needs to hear from us loud and clear: don't agree to any DHS budget that allows ICE activity at schools, ever.
Contact your Members of Congress to demand they restore protections for students and their families: action.e4e.org/protect-scho...
Contact your Members of Congress to demand they restore protections for students and their families: action.e4e.org/protect-scho...
URGENT: Restore School Protections from Immigration Enforcement in the DHS Bill — Contact Congress NOW
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February 5, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Congress needs to hear from us loud and clear: don't agree to any DHS budget that allows ICE activity at schools, ever.
Contact your Members of Congress to demand they restore protections for students and their families: action.e4e.org/protect-scho...
Contact your Members of Congress to demand they restore protections for students and their families: action.e4e.org/protect-scho...
Americans need policies that address the rising cost of living.
Join us Tuesday, February 10, for a debate between leading economic thinkers on how to address current affordability challenges, moderated by @jaredb-econ.bsky.social: https://ampr.gs/49Zakmk
Join us Tuesday, February 10, for a debate between leading economic thinkers on how to address current affordability challenges, moderated by @jaredb-econ.bsky.social: https://ampr.gs/49Zakmk
The Affordability Conundrum: A Debate on How To Deliver Immediate Relief While Expanding Supply
Please join the Center for American Progress for an event featuring a panel of leading economic thinkers who will debate the trade-offs of various policy approaches to address current affordability ch...
www.americanprogress.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Americans need policies that address the rising cost of living.
Join us Tuesday, February 10, for a debate between leading economic thinkers on how to address current affordability challenges, moderated by @jaredb-econ.bsky.social: https://ampr.gs/49Zakmk
Join us Tuesday, February 10, for a debate between leading economic thinkers on how to address current affordability challenges, moderated by @jaredb-econ.bsky.social: https://ampr.gs/49Zakmk
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Great resources from @americanprogress.bsky.social on curbing the harm of cell phones in schools and how to boost students’ well-being. AFT members in places like New York and Ohio are leading the way on some of these changes already. www.americanprogress.org/article/10-p...
10 Policy Recommendations To Address Cellphone Use in Schools
As school leaders raise concerns about student cellphone use in schools, policymakers can look to domestic and international examples to create student-centered policies.
www.americanprogress.org
February 6, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Great resources from @americanprogress.bsky.social on curbing the harm of cell phones in schools and how to boost students’ well-being. AFT members in places like New York and Ohio are leading the way on some of these changes already. www.americanprogress.org/article/10-p...
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Evidence-based school cell phone policies are one way to collaborate for kids' well-being in a changing digital landscape. Get 10 recommendations from @americanprogress.bsky.social grounded in US and international evidence: www.americanprogress.org/article/10-p...
February 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Evidence-based school cell phone policies are one way to collaborate for kids' well-being in a changing digital landscape. Get 10 recommendations from @americanprogress.bsky.social grounded in US and international evidence: www.americanprogress.org/article/10-p...
Trump is fighting the wrong fight in the Arctic—his focus should be on addressing climate change, not controlling Greenland.
February 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Trump is fighting the wrong fight in the Arctic—his focus should be on addressing climate change, not controlling Greenland.
A combination of higher deficits, higher interest rates, and lower growth has left the United States with a significantly worse fiscal outlook.
@jaredb-econ.bsky.social and @bbkogan.bsky.social explain the consequences of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: https://ampr.gs/3ObgfMp
@jaredb-econ.bsky.social and @bbkogan.bsky.social explain the consequences of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: https://ampr.gs/3ObgfMp
President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Raises the Fiscal Gap to 2.4 Percent
A combination of higher deficits, higher interest rates, and lower growth has left the United States with a significantly worse fiscal outlook.
ampr.gs
February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A combination of higher deficits, higher interest rates, and lower growth has left the United States with a significantly worse fiscal outlook.
@jaredb-econ.bsky.social and @bbkogan.bsky.social explain the consequences of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: https://ampr.gs/3ObgfMp
@jaredb-econ.bsky.social and @bbkogan.bsky.social explain the consequences of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: https://ampr.gs/3ObgfMp