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Work Requirements in the U.S.’s Federal Food Assistance Programs Do More Harm Than Good
In one of the wealthiest nations of the world, it should be a source of national shame that millions of people in the United States (U.S.) can’t afford to put food on the table. Yet at a time when food insecurity in the U.S. is on the rise and families are feeling the...
Beyond Punishment: Deconstructing Carceral Policies in the Battle Against Intimate-Partner Violence
Violence against women is a global epidemic which flows through American society. The response to violence against women and intimate-partner violence has taken many forms, some successful, some not. Throughout history, women’s movements have taken to the streets...
FICA for all: Securing the Social Safety Net Through Tax Base Expansion
Social assistance programs have a long history in the United States. The Social Security Act introduced one of the first federal programs to provide direct assistance for citizens in need. It was a critical step in pulling the United States out of the Great Depression...