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<p>A leading historian of poor people's activism joins HNN for a discussion of the new edition of her acclaimed book on the Las Vegas Welfare Rights movement, which is the basis for a documentary now streaming on PBS. </p>
Most Americans think that work in exchange for government benefits is common sense. For safety-net benefits, work-capable beneficiaries should begin to work, look for work, or participate in education and training at least part time. That’s a reasonable ask and essential to long-term well-being. The Republicans in the House of Representatives get that.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is aiming to bolster work requirements for major social welfare programs as part of his party’s plan to raise the debt ceiling, emphasizing a stance long seen as a policy and political winner by conservatives.
Commentary The California Legislature is considering expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a type of negative income ...
Kentucky Senate Bill 241 requires some landowners to get permits for hunting and fishing on their property. Learn about the new public access easement too.