Opinion | Dianne Feinstein: Empowering Cities Through a Remarkable Long-Term Legacy

Opinion | Dianne Feinstein: Empowering Cities Through a Remarkable Long-Term Legacy

Comment on this story Comment There have been many stories about Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) as a trailblazing woman and the longest-serving female U.S. senator. But few, if any, have mentioned the critical role she played in launching and supporting what is arguably the most successful federal education program ever: the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program …

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Struggling to Make Ends Meet: The Hidden Challenges of Working Professionals in Need of Benefits | A Letter to Jeremy Hunt

Struggling to Make Ends Meet: The Hidden Challenges of Working Professionals in Need of Benefits | A Letter to Jeremy Hunt

On Monday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made a commitment during his speech at the Conservative Party conference to review and strengthen sanctions to prevent individuals from exploiting the UK’s welfare system. As someone who relies on benefits and faces the constant threat of sanctions, Hunt’s words left me feeling sick and angry. After finishing my job …

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Opinion Piece: Securing Ukraine’s Future Amidst War and Politics

Opinion Piece: Securing Ukraine’s Future Amidst War and Politics

Russian president Vladimir Putin has shattered half a century of peace in Europe by waging war against Ukraine, endangering shared values and freedoms. It’s crucial that this aggression is met with unanimous condemnation and that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and his people are provided with the means to defend themselves against vicious military bombardment. It …

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