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Can Direct Cash Payments Ease the Housing Crisis?
Renting a house these days has become so expensive that many people cannot afford it, so the federal government has been using a voucher system to help them. But the system has grown so complicated that many landlords refuse to accept them. Are direct cash payments the answer? It’s being considered. The federal government’s new…
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FILM: ‘Bad Faith’ Shines a Light on Christian Nationalism
Christian nationalism has nothing to do with Christianity and everything to do with extreme rightwing politics. It is the antithesis of true Christianity, but it also is the antithesis of America’s democracy. “Bad Faith” is a new documentary that exposes its intention to hijack the 2024 presidential election, destroy our democracy, and shape the United…
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The Power of Love & Resiliency & Organizing
Never before in our history has there been such a well-coordinated attack, including street-level rhetoric and political mobilization, on LGBTQ2+ people. But victims and their supporters are finding surprising success in beating back laws that are written against them, thanks to grassroots initiatives, organized spaces for resource-sharing, and informal networks of love and resiliency. Pride…
Making Progress on Essential Zoning Reform
In most developed countries, the highest level of government has direct authority over zoning laws, but not in the United States. Here it’s all handled on the local level. However, the myriad problems involved with building housing these days, especially apartments and starter homes, may be changing that. It appears the issue could go a…
The War on Biocides
The International Union for Conservation of Nature estimates that 44,000 species of plants are threatened with extinction right now, and a direct driver of this crisis is biocides, the same chemicals you spray on your lawn to poison such nuisances as dandelions and clover. But recent studies show that in poisoning dandelions, you probably are poisoning yourself…
Beating Back the Bans on Books
There is very little difference between the book burnings carried out by Germany’s Nazis and the book bannings being promoted by American arch-conservatives, but such bannings are rapidly increasing all across America. Librarians are the first line of defense against the practice, but they need help, and independent publishers, informal advocacy networks, tight-knit social groups…
Should Big Oil be Charged with Crimes?
Civil lawsuits against big oil companies have been ramping up all over the world recently because of their polluting ways, but new surveys show that a rapidly growing number of likely voters want criminal charges brought against them as well. If the companies know their pollution is killing people, and they don’t do anything about…
The Environmental Impact of Joe Biden’s Presidency
President Biden has made impressive progress on environmental issues, implementing over 300 actions since taking office. These initiatives cover a wide range of areas, including promoting affordable clean energy, creating jobs, holding polluters accountable, reducing pollution, enhancing safety and security, and conserving natural resources. Key achievements include accelerating investment in safe drinking water, strengthening energy…
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WATCH: ‘THE COST OF INHERITANCE’
“THE COST OF INHERITANCE, an America ReFramed special, is an hour-long documentary that explores the complex issue of reparations in the United States using a thoughtful approach to history, historical injustices, systemic inequities, and the critical dialogue on racial conciliation. Through personal narratives, community inquiries, and scholarly insights, it aims to inspire understanding of the…