The Trump Administration’s Assault on Free Expression
The foundation of any democracy is the ability of people to speak freely, organize, and engage in public discourse without fear of retribution
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DOGE’s War on Federal Workers Shows Why We Need Labor Law Reform
Federal law prohibits public sector workers from striking and also makes it difficult for private sector workers to fight for better wages and working conditions. Change is needed.
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Reimagining Our Sector: New Pathways for Sustainable Development Financing
As we advocate for USAID to stand strong amidst the current attempt to dismantle the aid system and the US to keep its positive leadership and influence in the world, we should simultaneously think creatively and critically about the future of humanitarian and long-term development funding to people and communities in need.
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Trump is right to suggest the US needs critical minerals, but his approach will backfire
President Trump is chasing Ukraine and Greenland and slashing anti-corruption and transparency protections in search of quick access to “critical” minerals, but history shows that fast tracking mining projects can threaten project stability and the security of supply chains.