Would Compulsory Voting Strengthen Democracy in the United States?
Proponents argue it will end voter suppression, boost participation, improve confidence in government, and help quell growing political extremism.
Proponents argue it will end voter suppression, boost participation, improve confidence in government, and help quell growing political extremism.
NAR leaders, including Che Ahn of Harvest Rock Church, Cindy Jacobs, and Charles Stock from the Harrisburg-based Life Center Church have traveled across the hemisphere meeting with Church leaders in Guatemala, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, and elsewhere.
Buried within the bill is language that would create federal education private school vouchers and provide a tax dodge for the wealthy while eroding the public school system in favor of taxpayer-subsidized discrimination.
“I’m extraordinarily disappointed and angry that the majority of the board chose to ignore the very real concerns and wishes of their constituents in an apparent bid to further their own agendas,” said Nicole Lynch, a Centennial parent from Southampton Township.
“It is infuriating that Republicans in Congress are willing to make our children go hungry so they can give tax breaks to the already rich,” Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig told States Newsroom.
Funding is running out for a federal rental assistance program, putting families across the commonwealth at risk of eviction.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates this budget will cut $698 billion in Medicaid spending, causing approximately 8.6 million people to lose their health care coverage. It will also result in 3 million less people a month receiving SNAP food stamps benefits.