Republicans passed a budget that could result in cuts to Medicaid—the largest public health insurance program in the US
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Republicans passed a budget that could result in cuts to Medicaid—the largest public health insurance program in the US

In order to pay for the drastic losses to the national budget due to new tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy, the new House budget resolution could entail major cuts to public health insurance

Natalia Marques
March 1, 2025
Is Trump “making America affordable again”?
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Is Trump “making America affordable again”?

Prices of staple groceries rise as people in US face egg shortage, contrary to Trump’s campaign promises to “make America affordable again”

Natalia Marques
February 27, 2025
As US authorities crack down on immigrants, ICE seeks to expand detention capacity
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As US authorities crack down on immigrants, ICE seeks to expand detention capacity

ICE detention centers, run by for-profit corporations, are notorious for conditions of sexual abuse and torture

Natalia Marques
February 26, 2025
Black prisoners organize for dignity in Angola, Louisiana’s modern-day plantation
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Black prisoners organize for dignity in Angola, Louisiana’s modern-day plantation

Louisiana State Penitentiary is nicknamed after the former plantation site that it sits on. Those incarcerated at the prison say the practice of slavery is still alive and well

Natalia Marques
February 23, 2025
Trump and Musk’s next target: Social Security, the largest social program in the US
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Trump and Musk’s next target: Social Security, the largest social program in the US

Workers are overwhelmingly against any cuts to social security. Could Musk be seeking to drum up opposition to the program based on false claims of widespread fraud?

Natalia Marques
February 21, 2025
One month of Trump: War on workers at home and abroad
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One month of Trump: War on workers at home and abroad

In just one month of Trump’s presidency, him and his cabinet, dominated by billionaires have launched a series of attacks on the rights of the working class and institutions

Natalia Marques
February 20, 2025
Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine could have an anti-China motive
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Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine could have an anti-China motive

Trump’s strategy is significantly different from his predecessor, Joe Biden, who seemingly did everything he could to prevent a peaceful negotiated end to the war

Natalia Marques
February 19, 2025
Crece la lucha en Massachusetts por un estado santuario y en defensa de los inmigrantes
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Crece la lucha en Massachusetts por un estado santuario y en defensa de los inmigrantes

A través de la campaña por un estado santuario, organizadores de los derechos de la población migrante destacan cómo ambos partidos políticos participan en la persecución

Natalia Marques
February 18, 2025