What happens when a city takes women’s unpaid work seriously?
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How to save Social Security without screwing over poor people
The other day, economist Tyler Cowen made an offhand observation that took me aback a bit: that the French, today, ...
Trump is hoping to quietly gut the social safety net
There are two things you should know about President Donald Trump’s recently released budget proposal: First, it would significantly boost ...
Would a baby boom be good for kids?
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The Social Security crisis, briefly explained
The Social Security Administration — which distributes benefits to tens of millions of retired workers, people with disabilities, and their ...
What if everyone qualified for welfare benefits?
In an ideal world, everyone who qualifies for an aid program ought to receive its benefits. But the reality is ...
Public housing didn’t fail in the US. But it was sabotaged.
The stereotypical image of public housing in America is one of deteriorating buildings, urban blight, and dysfunctional housing authorities in ...
France’s government just collapsed. What does that actually mean?
France’s government collapsed Wednesday following a vote of no confidence in the country’s prime minister, pushing the country’s political future ...
Health care costs could spike for millions of families
With the GOP regaining control of Congress, Republicans are looking to slash health care spending, specifically eyeing Medicaid cuts and ...
Can Trump ban trans athletes from school sports?
President-elect Donald Trump and his allies have made clear — together with by means of said coverage positions and chosen ...
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