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We need better disaster preparedness for renters

Jun 2, 2026 · Site Administrator

Homeowners receive insurance guidance and tax breaks for hardening homes. Renters depend on landlords who may ignore flood risks or delay repairs.Tenant right-to-repair after disasters, transparent hazard disclosure, and...

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Local journalism is civic infrastructure

Jun 1, 2026 · Site Administrator

When a county loses its reporter, school board meetings go unwatched and contracts go unscrutinized. Corruption thrives in coverage deserts.Philanthropy, cooperatives, and public funding experiments can stabilize newsroo...

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Paid family leave is a bipartisan survival issue

May 31, 2026 · Site Administrator

New parents return to work days after childbirth because unpaid leave is unaffordable. Caregivers quit jobs to support aging parents without protection.Paid leave reduces infant mortality, improves maternal health, and k...

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Community colleges deserve prestige

May 30, 2026 · Site Administrator

Community colleges enroll nearly half of undergraduates, often while students work full time. They provide transfer paths, vocational credentials, and second chances.Yet funding per student lags flagship universities. Fa...

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