Articles for Social Programs

Have You Been Affected by a Scam? Wise & Healthy Aging’s Elder Abuse Prevention ‘Seniors Against Scammers’ Support Group Can Help!
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Have You Been Affected by a Scam? Wise & Healthy Aging’s Elder Abuse Prevention ‘Seniors Against Scammers’ Support Group Can Help!

LA Times  

Since early in the week, Jane had been feeling distracted by sad news involving a close friend. Wise & Healthy Aging’s Elder Abuse Prevention program offers a FREE virtual and phone-in support group, where older adults can get confidential support from peers in the comfort of their own home. To help the community recognize the signs of abuse and learn …

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5 things to know about Mexico's first female president
2 months, 3 weeks ago

5 things to know about Mexico's first female president

NPR  

5 things to know about Mexico's first female president toggle caption Eduardo Verdugo/AP MEXICO CITY — Claudia Sheinbaum, an environmental scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, takes office on Tuesday as Mexico’s 66th president and its first female leader. Sponsor Message Sheinbaum started her political career as López Obrador’s environmental minister after he was elected Mexico City mayor in …

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The ‘defunding’ police debate and reimagining public safety: Kamala Harris’ record on a fraught American issue
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The ‘defunding’ police debate and reimagining public safety: Kamala Harris’ record on a fraught American issue

LA Times  

Kamala Harris, left, Charles E. Schumer and Cory Booker stand near a statue of Frederick Douglass during a prayer on Capitol Hill on June 4, 2020. Harris — who is now running against Trump for president — said in the June 2020 telecast that Trump was “creating fear where none is necessary.” She said the “status quo” belief that more …

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In Mexico's election, social programs could be a deciding factor for voters
6 months, 3 weeks ago

In Mexico's election, social programs could be a deciding factor for voters

NPR  

In Mexico's election, social programs could be a deciding factor for voters SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Mexicans will vote for a new president on Sunday. The ruling party's candidate is leading by double digits in most polls, even though critics are worried that if the party further consolidates its power, Mexico's democracy could suffer. PERALTA: Viri Rios, a political scientist and …

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Argentina and Colombia avert diplomatic crisis, downplaying their presidents’ war of words
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina and Colombia avert diplomatic crisis, downplaying their presidents’ war of words

LA Times  

Argentina and Colombia have agreed to end a diplomatic spat that escalated over right-wing Argentine President Javier Milei’s visceral attack on his leftist counterpart in Colombia last week, prompting the country to order the expulsion of Argentine diplomats. In a joint statement late Sunday, the foreign ministries of the two Latin American nations said they “have taken concrete steps to …

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Renowned economist predicts Trump will 'wreck' Social Security if he wins
9 months, 1 week ago

Renowned economist predicts Trump will 'wreck' Social Security if he wins

Raw Story  

During his 2016 campaign, Donald Trump vowed not to cut Social Security if he won the election. Krugman continued, "It clearly signaled Democrats' vision for the future — in particular, their belief that we can preserve the solvency of Social Security and Medicare by raising taxes on high incomes rather than by cutting benefits. President George W. Bush proposed privatizing …

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'Social Security is on the ballot,' say advocates as Trump threatens cuts
9 months, 1 week ago

'Social Security is on the ballot,' say advocates as Trump threatens cuts

Raw Story  

With U.S. President Joe Biden's proposed 2025 budget released by the White House Monday just after former President Donald Trump issued his latest threat to slash Social Security and other safety net programs, economic justice groups said the choice between the two 2024 candidates could not be clearer. While Trump's answer was "largely gibberish," according to former National Economic Council …

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Municipalities developed over 60 programs to "close gaps" for the poor
2 years ago

Municipalities developed over 60 programs to "close gaps" for the poor

NL Times  

Dutch municipalities developed more than 60 additional programs to help low-income residents in times of high inflation. The aim of this measure was not only to support low-income and the poorest families, but also people in the lower-middle income range, who were also affected by the current economic situation in the Netherlands. Also this year, the municipalities have invested a …

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A new age of fascist politics brings a war on youth — but young people are ready to resist
2 years, 7 months ago

A new age of fascist politics brings a war on youth — but young people are ready to resist

Salon  

One of the most important registers in measuring the democratic health of a society can be found in how it treats its youth. Schools for poor kids of color are largely modeled after prisons; books are banned; teachers are under siege for not subscribing to the whitewashing of history; public institutions are defunded; tax credits for poor kids are rescinded; …

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Joe Manchin urges Democrats to 'hit pause' on Biden's $3.5T budget
3 years, 3 months ago

Joe Manchin urges Democrats to 'hit pause' on Biden's $3.5T budget

Daily Mail  

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin hit the pause button on President Joe Biden's ambitious plan for a $3.5 trillion budget of social programs, saying he cannot support the legislation. Joe Manchin hit the pause button on President Joe Biden's ambitious plan for a $3.5 trillion budget of social programs In the 50-50 Senate, President Joe Biden needs every Democratic vote Lawmakers …

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