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One Voice, One Vote
By Patty @ Politically POMP Reimagining Democracy for the Modern Age Every election cycle, millions of Americans cast ballots and hope the people they elect will carry their voices into the halls of power. Yet somewhere between campaign promises and policymaking, that voice often fades. We find ourselves governed not by the will of the Continue reading
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The Silent Storm: What the Numbers Aren’t Telling Us About America’s Economy
By Patty @ Politically POMP It’s getting harder to ignore the unease rippling through the country. Grocery prices feel heavier. Paychecks stretch thinner. The headlines keep promising a “temporary slowdown,” yet every family, small business, and worker seems to be tightening their belts a little more. But what makes this moment different isn’t just the Continue reading
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It’s Not What We Can’t Afford — It’s What We Choose to Afford
We keep hearing the phrase: “We can’t afford universal health care. We can’t afford living wages. We can’t afford robust safety nets.”But let’s flip that: What if the real issue isn’t affordability, but priorities? Universal Health CareAnalyses show that a system like Medicare for All could save around $450 billion each year, not by draining Continue reading
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