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DSA-backed candidates are winning primaries and their vision for America is very different

September 14, 2026

DSA-backed candidates are winning primaries and their vision for America is very different

Democratic Socialists of America launched its "Workers Deserve More" program calling for public ownership, a 32-hour workweek and universal healthcare.

Sweden votes as migration, crime and economy dominate high-stakes election

September 13, 2026

Sweden votes as migration, crime and economy dominate high-stakes election

Gun violence, asylum policy and welfare reform dominate Sweden's election as Ulf Kristersson's coalition battles Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats.

Trump signs executive order to accelerate veterans’ access to benefits

September 12, 2026

Trump signs executive order to accelerate veterans’ access to benefits

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins discusses President Donald Trump’s executive order helping veterans access benefits faster and efforts to combat veteran homelessness on ‘The Big Weekend Show.’

As Americans are crushed by affordability, mayors push cash handouts as the answer in growing trend

September 12, 2026

As Americans are crushed by affordability, mayors push cash handouts as the answer in growing trend

The Economic Securities Project argues cash assistance works best during life transitions as mayors scramble to replace expiring ARPA pandemic aid.

Iowa supervisor slams ban on guaranteed income programs as state ‘waging ideological wars’

September 12, 2026

Iowa supervisor slams ban on guaranteed income programs as state ‘waging ideological wars’

Mandi Remington says Iowa's state ban on guaranteed income programs blocks local governments from testing direct cash payments to fight poverty.

EXCLUSIVE: Pence group knocks Vance plan to pay stay-at-home parents up to $9K per child

September 11, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Pence group knocks Vance plan to pay stay-at-home parents up to $9K per child

Advancing American Freedom warns JD Vance's childcare subsidy for stay-at-home parents could invite government intrusion and create work disincentives.

Here's what the NFL should put in the end zone instead of "End Racism"

September 4, 2026

Here's what the NFL should put in the end zone instead of "End Racism"

The NFL's "End Racism" end zone messaging returns for 2026, but fatherlessness, abortion rates and hunger in the Black community need attention.

How guaranteed income advocates strive to turn cash assistance into policy after COVID relief funds dried up

August 29, 2026

How guaranteed income advocates strive to turn cash assistance into policy after COVID relief funds dried up

The Economic Security Project urges lawmakers to embed guaranteed income into existing TANF, child welfare and workforce budgets as ARPA funds expire.

Florida becomes first state to block welfare cash for tattoos, vapes and more

August 27, 2026

Florida becomes first state to block welfare cash for tattoos, vapes and more

Florida will bar welfare benefits from covering tattoos, theme-park tickets, video games, vapes and other nonessential purchases under a first-in-the-nation plan Trump wants other states to follow.

Baltimore mayor backs ballot measure creating taxpayer-funded 'Baby Fund' for newborn families

August 26, 2026

Baltimore mayor backs ballot measure creating taxpayer-funded 'Baby Fund' for newborn families

Brandon Scott backs the Baltimore Baby Fund ballot measure that could fund direct cash payments to parents of newborns through a dedicated property tax.