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The U.S. Military Budget and the Cost of War

The U.S. Military Budget and the Cost of War

With the budget battle in Washington taking on ever more partisan tones, there is one glaring spot which continues to drain public coffers without accountability: the military. The military budget over the past ten years has [...]

The Budget Battle, Abortion and Planned Parenthood

The Budget Battle, Abortion and Planned Parenthood

“It is my view that no American woman should be denied access to family planning assistance because of her economic condition. I believe, therefore that we should establish as a national goal the provision of adequate [...]

Why the Wisconsin Budget Needs Collective Bargaining

Why the Wisconsin Budget Needs Collective Bargaining

With state budgets hurting all over the country, Wisconsin has declared open season on organized labor, and Governor Walker has attempted to push through not only cuts to labor benefits, but severe cuts in the rights [...]