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As the Senate considers voting to approve Trump's devastating funding cuts to public broadcasting, listen to the words of LeVar Burton.

The Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.

Contact your senators today and urge them to oppose these cuts.
July 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%. 

Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
May 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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As House Republicans pass a budget bill that takes from the poor to finance tax cuts predominantly for the rich, Trump is hosting a dinner for investors in his crypto business who spent a total of $394 million to gain access to him. It's clear who they really serve.
May 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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NEW: Millions of low-income Americans could lose access to food stamps or see reductions in their monthly benefits as a result of House Republicans’ newly adopted tax bill, according to an analysis released Thursday from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/u...
Millions Could Lose Food Stamp Benefits Under Republican Bill, Analysis Finds
www.nytimes.com
May 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

The most effective way to protect the American system of checks and balances starts with courage from more people who believe in it, the New York Times editorial board writes.
Opinion | Who Will Defend the Defenders of the Constitution?
The president and his allies are encouraging a campaign of menace.
www.nytimes.com
March 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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A federal judge ordered the Education Department to restore some federal grants that were terminated as part of the Trump administration’s purge of diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Judge Orders Education Dept. to Restore Some Grants to Schools
In an opinion on Tuesday, a federal judge found that suspension of programs aimed at training and supporting educators would have “grave effect on the public.”
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Come on, Ledisi! #SuperBowlLIX
February 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM